u/Frequent_Complaint41

Yesterday, I was hanging out with a couple of my friends, and one of them noticed the scars on my forearm. I couldn't admit that I had cut myself, so I just said my cat scratched me a couple of times there. Now, I'm tired of hiding it and making excuses, and I worry that they didn't believe me. My main concern is that I want to be honest, but I'm afraid telling them will make them think I'm just seeking attention or something similar.