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Serendipity. · 02-09-2016, 12:24 PM

I'm going to be a bit controversial (sorry) and say that in my opinion, it depends a bit on the people you're working with. I cover up my scars most of the time anyway, but I always make sure to cover up at work because most of our clients do struggle with self harm. So I feel like it wouldn't be appropriate for me to be sitting there with really obvious self harm scars when there's a good chance that for some of them it would be upsetting or triggering.

But having said that, you do have every right to be comfortable at work and not overheat! I don't think it's right for your colleagues to be commenting and I don't think it's bad that you don't care what they think. It isn't really any of their business! If you do have concerns maybe just have a word with your manager.

I hope that you're doing okay :) <3

02-09-2016, 12:24 PM	#5
Serendipity. fabulous. Join Date: Nov 2010	I'm going to be a bit controversial (sorry) and say that in my opinion, it depends a bit on the people you're working with. I cover up my scars most of the time anyway, but I always make sure to cover up at work because most of our clients do struggle with self harm. So I feel like it wouldn't be appropriate for me to be sitting there with really obvious self harm scars when there's a good chance that for some of them it would be upsetting or triggering. But having said that, you do have every right to be comfortable at work and not overheat! I don't think it's right for your colleagues to be commenting and I don't think it's bad that you don't care what they think. It isn't really any of their business! If you do have concerns maybe just have a word with your manager. I hope that you're doing okay :) <3
Serendipity. fabulous. Join Date: Nov 2010	"I know you're sad, so I won't tell you to have a good day. Instead, I advise you to simply have a day. Stay alive, feed yourself well, wear comfortable clothes, and don't give up on yourself just yet. It'll get better. Until then, have a day."