I agree. Honesty is the best policy, but some people overreact when it comes to coming out of the broom closet. Best answer is to expect the unexpected.
I guess that really depends on what your family is like and what kind of reaction you can expect. Generally, I'm in favor of honesty, especially when it comes to matters of spirituality but I also understand that its not always so easy. If that's a concern, then I would recommend picking up some sort of storage container that you keep secure and put your supplies in there.
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