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ravynsoul · 23-08-2009, 02:06 AM

I like the idea of changing the question to finding a way to cover up so people can still participate while hiding scars.

I’m in this boat too... I’m ok with showing the scars on my arms as they're fairly minor, but I can't allow myself to show the ones on my legs. The biggest reason is I know it would cause my parents pain to find out about it (and I am getting help for it, so I don't think having them know about it at this point would be of a benefit to anyone).

That being said, I try to find ways to allow myself to be more open about it, and am hoping that I can be less and less self-conscious and/or find better ways to cover up so I don't feel like I need to avoid things like swimming.

23-08-2009, 02:06 AM	#12
ravynsoul living one day at a time RYL Sponsor Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Canada I am currently:	I like the idea of changing the question to finding a way to cover up so people can still participate while hiding scars. I’m in this boat too... I’m ok with showing the scars on my arms as they're fairly minor, but I can't allow myself to show the ones on my legs. The biggest reason is I know it would cause my parents pain to find out about it (and I am getting help for it, so I don't think having them know about it at this point would be of a benefit to anyone). That being said, I try to find ways to allow myself to be more open about it, and am hoping that I can be less and less self-conscious and/or find better ways to cover up so I don't feel like I need to avoid things like swimming.
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