<human>: I grew up in a family of criminals. My mother was a career thief and father was a drug distributor. So as soon as I was really 13 they got me into the business and I grew up with them being a criminal. I was with them until I was 27 when I decided that this isn't the life I want so I got out. For the past 8 years I've been making an honest living in a new state.

I'm dating a girl for a couple of months now and I really like her. She's great. But what I'm worried about is that she might find out about my past and me hiding that part of my life being a big deal. On the other hand I'm also worried that if I tell her she might just decide to leave me.

I don't know what the right thing to do is here. When I left that life I was hoping that I will be able to start fresh and not drag that history into my new life but it's always with me in my mind, and in the relationships that I make. I need some help here.

Can you give me a shortened version of the text?
<bot>: I was a criminal until 8 years ago and now I live an honest life. Should I tell the girl I'm dating about my past?