Triggering (SI) - Prom, please help...

[[pretty on the inside]]

I've been looking forward to the prom for like the whole of sixth form but now it's come to it, I really don't want to go. I feel so, so stupid cos I've cut all my arm up and the scars are still there.

My mum wants me to go dress shopping on friday (even though I wanted to make one) and I can't go with her because she'll see my arm and have a huge, massive go at me. When my parents found out I cut once as a one off (suposedly) they went on at me for being so stupid, and got really upset and I could never bear that happening again, especially because it would be so much worse this time because I'd have to admit I've been doing it for years.

I just feel like such a massive failure and so stupid. I can't believe I've wrecked this for myself =\

Sorry for ranting, I'm kind of upset atm. I can't find lacey gloves that aren't black anywhere, so that's not an option for hiding it, and concealer won't work because the scars are like big and raised and I really, really don't know what to do... please help!

x

[Whispered Secret]

Sorry to hear that you're feeling like this. *hugs*

Maybe a dress with like a shawl or wrap would be good for you, so that you can still keep your arms covered? Or some sort of bolero type thing? Will try to find a picture if I can for you.

PM me if you need any other help. xxxx

Edit; just found this
http://www.debenhams.com/webapp/wcs/...0241_524663_-1
It's only 3/4 sleeves, but at least that's a start. hmmmm. I'll keep thinking for you.

[r.e.c.l.o.o.s.e.r]

Could you tell your mum that you want to go shopping with your friends first to see if you can find something and just to have a girls day out so your mum wont have to see?
You could maybe try to find some gloves which aren't lacy will look really pretty Other than that I can't think of anything else apart from whats been said above.
I'm sure it will work out fine.
<3 x x x

[Popple]

I wore long black loves at my prom got them from john lewis or if possible try to cover them a bit with makeup for while you try them on

*cuddles*

[thingsareslippingagain]

You sound like your going through exactly the same as me this time last year.

I didn't tell my Mum before we went shopping and had to face the repercussions as she didn't know before. I really suggest trying to talk to your Mum before you go, because it will be less of a shock for her, and might help you feel more comfortable xx

Hope it goes okay xxxx

[[pretty on the inside]]

Thanks for the replies guys <3
I'm going to change my idea for a dress to something simpler that will take less time to make and I'm going to get some white lacey gloves from a bridal shop xx

[WhenWillThisEnd]

I had the same problem. but i just told my mom i was going with a friend. and i have to many to cover and they are all up my arm... so i cant cover with gloves or anything so im just not going to cover them at all. I hope all goes well at ur prom.

[ashleighbean]

yeah my prom is coming up...i am trying not to cut or burn my arms before than bc then i will need to cover up....i really hope everything goes well and you have a great time at your prom!!