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thejazzlover Posts: 91
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I can empathize with the frustrations of trying to cover them up all the time. I just moved into a new house with some roommates, and they don't know about my s-h, which all in all is probably for the better, but it results in me always having to wear long sleeves. And the treatment center I was just at before this also made me wear long sleeves, so I've been forced to cover my arm for about 9 months or so now. I'm so, so tired of it. All through high school I always covered it. My poor arm is so white!  Anyway, I feel like I'm ready to start wearing short sleeves again. But I don't want to scare my landlord/roommates off. Difficult situation! Anyway, I'm only saying all this because I can relate to your thoughts about not covering scars. When I have, in the past, gone out in public with short sleeves, and people ask, I just say something like, "I struggled a lot in the past, but I'm doing better now"...even if your not "better" right now, you're not self-harming in that moment, so you're doing better  Also people often make up their own stories for it. I've gotten several things from strangers...got in a fight with a bear, punched a glass window, etc. I'd say that if you're comfortable with not covering up anymore, go for it. It's your body, your story, your choice. |
