I want to wear t-shirts, but I don't want to talk about my scars? Some of them LOOK very recent, but aren't. What to do?
Anonymous
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Jun 21, 2016
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You could try applying make-up on them if you don't feel comfortable. Plus, it is your choice if you want to talk about it
Michalla
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Jun 27, 2016
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I've got some scars too and to be honest nobody ever asked me about them. And when someone asks you, you can just say you don't want to talk about it.
MichelleW
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Aug 9, 2016
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This really depends on how confident you are that people won't ask. However, if you are asked it is best to quickly try and change the topic if you don't feel comfortable talking about them or blaming it on something else such as getting a ball from a thorn bush
Gaara
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Feb 6, 2017
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Wear whatever the heck you want! If anyone tries to ask you about those scars just tell them you don't want to talk about it and if they question it simply ignore them. It's not like you're showing them off. Wanting to wear t-shirts and such after overcoming something like that shows you're very strong. :)
sweetSea18
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Aug 21, 2017
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If you don't want to talk about your scars you don't have to. I have the same problem I'm getting my scars covered up by a tattoo, if people bring it up just politely say you don't want to talk about it,but sometimes it is a good idea to talk to someone you can trust.
penelopecelia
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Mar 6, 2018
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I have scars that are about two years old that still look very recent so I feel as though I can relate to this! Honestly, I’d wear whatever you want to wear and if people ask just simply tell them that you don’t want to discuss it and will maybe discuss when you’re ready. I’ve found that people actually normally mind their own business especially if you ignore the scars yourself and act confident - some people don’t even notice!
Jacobbjackson
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May 21, 2018
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You could use some scar cream to help heal them sooner, it could take a few months. But for now, just get some cream and it should look better soon.
MyrtelCheschire
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Jul 30, 2018
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I usually say "I don't want to talk about my scars" if people ask about them. Usually works good. If they keep asking, I remind them it is really unpolite to ask such private questions.
Anonymous
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Jun 1, 2020
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If I were you I'm just going to say that I would go ahead and wear a t-shirt. To me, I think why would I care what other think? It might be different for you since everyone is different in their own way. If someone asked me what scars those were I would answer and say if they were self harm scars and give them the quit talking about it look. If they don't catch the hint, tell them straight out and that should shut them up. Like I said, I would feel comfortable doing that but you do what you feel comfortable doing, okay? Hope what I said helps though!
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