Discussion Are you ashamed of your scars?

[DeathKitty]

I feel for the most part no but I hide them from my distant family so like grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins. It just feels awkward trying to explain myself, especially cause my cousins are young. I also don't like the thought of them giving me sympathy - it's just awkward.

Sometimes I feel ashamed though, like when people give me dirty looks when I pass or when I see someone without scars. In those cases I wish I didn't have them.

 

[bl33ding_heart]

A little, although I'm lucky enough for mine to mostly be in an easily hide able place lol.

 

[thelostautistic]

I feel very ashamed about mine.

 

[Bootleg Astolfo]

I have so many, all so identical to one another, they've become almost invisible and look more like texture/pattern than scars.

 

[hahafunny123]

my ex's name is covering half of my thigh...
i hope the medical examiner doesn't judge me for it or take any pictures of it
might have to get it removed tbh

 

[DeathKitty]

my ex's name is covering half of my thigh...
i hope the medical examiner doesn't judge me for it or take any pictures of it
might have to get it removed tbh

I also have someone's name on my thigh but only initials. Wishing you the best

 

[historiaegiptu]

Yes, i feel really pathetic when someone sees them

 

[suimaxxer]

yeah. only my mother even knows i sh

 

[RedFruit]

Not at all. I have scars all over my body and very visible. I've been self harming for over 10 years and I really don't feel a need to feel ashamed for my past.

 

[SoverignDreamer97]

My scars aren't visible, but whatever the case, Suncha says, "you cannot please everyone; control the things you can control."

 

[Navi]

i feel like i'll just get on trouble if people find out. they'll probably send me to a mental hospital.