In theory they could be. I can say with almost complete certainty that it would be better if they didn’t know. Also, I don’t feel that I do need to confess if I have been able to stop on their own, at least not for this instance. Before I receive my endowments, sure. But of course I will pray about it more. I’m inclined to not confess right now. I think my conversation with my parents made me panic more than think through things, which isn’t from God. When I prayed about it I felt at peace however. I felt that I would be ok and that I wouldn’t be committing a grave sin if I didn’t confess. But these things are very private abusing and here I am posting it for strangers to read. Thank you for the encouragement in any case.