Wow Sadie! Hello (ninjapenguin-Matthew) here. Blimey this is a blast from the past!
I've worn short sleeves for years now. At first I was paranoid. It now I seldom think about it. At first I was convinced everyone was looking. Then when I started to forget the less I noticed people looking. Now most people have t a clue because in reality most people notice very little.
Sure I get some stares and people looking but that's my business and not theirs.
There comes a point when you are no longer your scars and they no longer define you. I think this is the point at which things get better.
Having your arms grabbed is an invasion and totally wrong regardless of who does it. That's like grabbing a belly because it's fat or grabbing hair because it's a weird colour and so on. Regardless of the reason it's downright wrong.
My advice is don't change. Wear what you want. Sure t will be hard but when you look at the small percentage of negatives compared to an overwhelming amount of people not noticing or giving a **** then things will be better.
I was always told that when you look hard enough for something it appears. If we look for people noticing us then we will sure as hell find them every time.
Be strong. Keep up that **** you attitude and take care of yourself. X
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