How can I start accepting my scars?

you can accept you scares by realizing that they are from your past and without them you would not be the person you are today. without going through whatever it was that you went through.

Think of them as battle scars. Battle scars are something to be proud of, they show you fought through to the very end and never gave up.

Your scars are a part of you, they are what makes you, you, they are a symbol of the hard times you went through, they say "hey I went through a bad time but you don't see any fresh wounds so congrats to me because I'm better" your scars are beautiful and you should never be ashamed of them.

Recognize what you have done, but know that they are a sign of healing! Having those scars heal shows that you're onto better habits.

Remember that that's exactly what they are: they're scars. Not cuts or burns or anything else. They're a sign that you're getting better, stronger, and let them encourage you to keep from adding more.

They are proof that you have fought (and won) your own battles. They are symbols of strength because you survived the battle! You're alive!

Slowly take time to think on your scars and how difficult life was then. Compare it to now and slowly work to a mindset that sees it as war proof. Proof you've been through and survived that tough point in life.

When you think about your scars as battling wounds,you can accept them. You should know that they're a part of your story. They tell a story about how a big problem came but wasnt able to defeat you :)

If they're self harm scars, something I tend to do is, think of them as battle scars. Something I say to myself, "These are my battle scars. Proof that I've survived a personal battle, I've lived through a war and this is proof that I am strong. I am resilient. I am a warrior." Seeing them as battle scars makes them a little easier to accept and learn to love.

Accepting your scars is a long journey, it won't happen overnight. You have been through a lot and the scars may remind you of certain times in your past. However, you can change these negative thoughts into positive ones. Think about how amazing it is to have gone through such a hard time in your life, yet you have come out the other end. This shows just how much of a strong person you are! To start accepting your scars, you must accept your past and turn it into something positive. Then, maybe you can start gradually wearing clothes that reveal parts of your skin that are scarred, such as wearing short-sleeve tops. This can help you to be confident in your own skin, and show others that their judgement doesn't affect you. Think of your scars as a battle that you have overcome, and you are proud of them.