Anonymous
10/17/2024 20:04
Subject: Where can I hide a book?
Anonymous wrote:OP, what is the topic of this workbook that you feel the need to hide it?
Letting your kids see that you are getting help for something could be a good thing and open the door to them sharing future challenges with you.
When I was in therapy many years ago, my kids were about 12 and 9. My daughter saw my therapist's card and asked me who it was for. I was honest and said it was a therapist I'd been seeing for anxiety.
It was a slightly uncomfortable conversation at the time but then a few years later my daughter was going through some mental health challenges and came to me to ask to go to therapy.
When I was around 4th grade age, I found a book my mom gave my dad about being a workaholic. And a slightly risque marital counseling book. So I was ready when I got called to see their pastor counselor. It was the 70s. It didn't faze me a bit.
They're still married.
My older son looked through all my books when he was a child. Finished reading "Art of Racing in the Rain" fished out of my travel bag. Then I learned from his questions that there was a seedy side to a feel good dog narrator story. He also got his hands on a Helen Hoang book while I wasn't looking.
Anonymous
10/17/2024 19:55
Subject: Where can I hide a book?
Anonymous wrote:Nowhere in my house feels safe!
My therapist recently suggested I acquire a specific workbook, and I just received it and it’s HUGE and thick. I almost wish I hadn’t ordered it. (No, it’s not available on audiobook and I couldn’t find an ebook, it’s a really lesser known, specific book. Trust me, I tried.)
My kids aren’t particularly nosy, but my DD has been known to go looking for things like socks, necklaces, etc, in my room. I don’t want to suddenly it enticing to go looking by laying down a sudden hard rule like “no going in my drawers”.
I considered places like luggage, but she’s on to that being a gift hiding spot and with Christmas upon us…
I even considered hiding it in one of our holiday bins but then just the other day she went looking for a Halloween decoration.
I’m even more paranoid because as a kid, I used to snoop around common areas of our house when I was bored.
I’ve been moving it around, but I really want to just keep it in one place. I will be hanging on to it for a couple months, then my therapist will take it and we will go over it. I really don’t feel comfortable with my kids seeing it. Where the heck can I hide it where I can still easily access it? It’s about the size of a medium cereal box. Help!
Out in the last place as anyone would look-- in bookshelves!
Anonymous
10/17/2024 19:26
Subject: Where can I hide a book?
Anonymous wrote:Purloined letter technique: Hide it in plain sight on the bookshelf. If you’re feeling really worried, take it to a used bookstore (or take the measurements) and buy a same-sized book with a dust jacket you can use.
Good idea!
Anonymous
10/17/2024 19:25
Subject: Where can I hide a book?
Not sure if you want to go to this trouble, but there are locking document pouches like this one.
I would put it in there lock it, and then just toss it in the bottom of my closet.
https://www.amazon.com/Locking-Document-Security-HIPAA-Royal/dp/B00MR25N6U/ref=asc_df_B00MR25N6U/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=692875362841&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14124397813856866235&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1018688&hvtargid=pla-2281435183138&psc=1&mcid=920b2f07a1663d5b84f6601c566ed3a4&hvocijid=14124397813856866235-B00MR25N6U-&hvexpln=73
I would put it in there lock it, and then just toss it in the bottom of my closet.
https://www.amazon.com/Locking-Document-Security-HIPAA-Royal/dp/B00MR25N6U/ref=asc_df_B00MR25N6U/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=692875362841&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14124397813856866235&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1018688&hvtargid=pla-2281435183138&psc=1&mcid=920b2f07a1663d5b84f6601c566ed3a4&hvocijid=14124397813856866235-B00MR25N6U-&hvexpln=73
Anonymous
10/17/2024 19:23
Subject: Where can I hide a book?
Purloined letter technique: Hide it in plain sight on the bookshelf. If you’re feeling really worried, take it to a used bookstore (or take the measurements) and buy a same-sized book with a dust jacket you can use.
Anonymous
10/17/2024 19:22
Subject: Where can I hide a book?
Anonymous wrote:I’m looking around my current room all shifty eyed now.
lol!
Anonymous
10/17/2024 19:22
Subject: Where can I hide a book?
I have a huge therapy book that I keep on my bedside table and no one snoops it.
I think the more secretive you are the more interested people will be. If you can treat it as normal and fine then people won't care.
If my kid asked about my book I'd just say it's pretty dry (true) and just a resource for some stuff I work on with my therapist. NBD.
I think the more secretive you are the more interested people will be. If you can treat it as normal and fine then people won't care.
If my kid asked about my book I'd just say it's pretty dry (true) and just a resource for some stuff I work on with my therapist. NBD.
Anonymous
10/17/2024 19:22
Subject: Where can I hide a book?
Under your dirty laundry in the hamper.
Anonymous
10/17/2024 19:19
Subject: Where can I hide a book?
I’m looking around my current room all shifty eyed now.
Anonymous
10/17/2024 19:13
Subject: Re:Where can I hide a book?
I love this thread.
Anonymous
10/17/2024 19:11
Subject: Where can I hide a book?
OP, what is the topic of this workbook that you feel the need to hide it?
Letting your kids see that you are getting help for something could be a good thing and open the door to them sharing future challenges with you.
When I was in therapy many years ago, my kids were about 12 and 9. My daughter saw my therapist's card and asked me who it was for. I was honest and said it was a therapist I'd been seeing for anxiety.
It was a slightly uncomfortable conversation at the time but then a few years later my daughter was going through some mental health challenges and came to me to ask to go to therapy.
Letting your kids see that you are getting help for something could be a good thing and open the door to them sharing future challenges with you.
When I was in therapy many years ago, my kids were about 12 and 9. My daughter saw my therapist's card and asked me who it was for. I was honest and said it was a therapist I'd been seeing for anxiety.
It was a slightly uncomfortable conversation at the time but then a few years later my daughter was going through some mental health challenges and came to me to ask to go to therapy.
Anonymous
10/17/2024 17:15
Subject: Where can I hide a book?
In the bin where you store out of season clothes
In a box in your linen closet
In a tote bag in your closet
In a grape nuts box in the pantry
In a box in your linen closet
In a tote bag in your closet
In a grape nuts box in the pantry
Anonymous
10/17/2024 17:14
Subject: Where can I hide a book?
under the tableclothes, in the drawer in your china cabinet
Anonymous
10/17/2024 17:13
Subject: Where can I hide a book?
Put it next to their homework area and tell them it's your homework assignment.
Anonymous
10/17/2024 17:13
Subject: Re:Where can I hide a book?
You can get pillows with secret compartments, but usually they're pretty small. Maybe something like this where you can put the workbook and surround it with other stuffing? I like the trunk idea but it would be less accessible for you.
https://www.amazon.com/STORAGE-PILLOW-Pillowcase-Organization-Accessories/dp/B0BYV9FVSS/ref=dp_prsubs_sccl_1/137-2643322-2181440
https://www.amazon.com/STORAGE-PILLOW-Pillowcase-Organization-Accessories/dp/B0BYV9FVSS/ref=dp_prsubs_sccl_1/137-2643322-2181440