Help Is It Shallow To Dislike My Scars

[Anonymoususer1234]

What the title says. In general I feel okay about my appearance and I don't think about it that much. (I find that people who spend a lot of time obsessing about appearances are shallow) But I really dislike my SH scars. (I actively avoid looking at them, and I keep them covered most of the time. Even when I'm alone.) Am I a hypocrite for feeling that way? Is it shallow of me to care?

 

[bluesoapyskies]

What the title says. In general I feel okay about my appearance and I don't think about it that much. (I find that people who spend a lot of time obsessing about appearances are shallow) But I really dislike my SH scars. (I actively avoid looking at them, and I keep them covered most of the time. Even when I'm alone.) Am I a hypocrite for feeling that way? Is it shallow of me to care?

not at all. theyre a reminder of our pain. i used to hate wearing shorts or skirts. people would look at them, especially kids, and i just felt embarrassed and disgusted.

 

[brainwormz]

What the title says. In general I feel okay about my appearance and I don't think about it that much. (I find that people who spend a lot of time obsessing about appearances are shallow) But I really dislike my SH scars. (I actively avoid looking at them, and I keep them covered most of the time. Even when I'm alone.) Am I a hypocrite for feeling that way? Is it shallow of me to care?

You aren't a hypocrite. you are the arbiter of what about yourself you are comfortable with in yourself and no decision you make is anyone else's business.
Personally when I see sh scars on someone I feel like they are kin. But there are also judgmental folk out there and those scars are very deep and personal. I can't pretend to know what yours mean to you and wish you the best in your own self image.

 

[irie]

it's not shallow at all and you're really not a hypocrite, i'm personally the same and i despise the idea of anyone seeing mine. i can't speak for everyone but it seems to be a relatively common thing to want to hide them like that

 

[fearandloathing183]

Not at all. I'm terrified of people noticing mine and judging me.