Is it OK to show scars in public? Should I be concerned about people commenting or should I be self-confident?

It is really brave to show your scars in public. And if you are comfortable with this and with your past (or with your problem you are having right now) there is nothing to hide about. When someone see it, they can help you or they can't change them behavor and even make someones life better :)

I feel like you feel self conscious about your scars. It is perfectly okay to show them off in public , it's not against the rules and it is no ones business to judge you for them. If you feel confident flaunt it , your scars show a story , it's a challenge and battle you've over come be proud 😊

"Should" according to whom? Do not live your life according to other people's opinions on what you "should" be doing or not - that is entirely up to you, the rest is garbage. Second, your question implies it is either you show your scars or you are self-confident. Is it not possible to self-confidently show your scares while being open-minded about a variety of reactions that may occur? Be you! Live you loudly! It's OK if you think it's OK!

If you are happy with your scars being visible then absolutely! Do it. If people comment it may simply be that they are intrigued, perhaps been in a similar situation that you don't know about or if negative comments that is their own problem. Be confident in who you are and where you have come from, these scars are just battle wounds to show how far you have come.

I think if you want to show your scars, that's fine. I've never really tried to hide mine when I'm out in public. If other people comment or are uncomfortable with it, that's their fault and not yours. The scars aren't necessarily a good thing, but they are there and they're part of you, and there isn't much you can do to change it. I think that if you accept it. other people will start to too.

I say there’s no shame. When I see others’ scares, its makes me feel less alone in my struggle. Those scars are a part of what you are overcome or what you are struggling with.

I believe that showing scars in public is very brave. If you feel comfortable about this and your past, or even the problem you are having now, then there should be nothing to hide about this. You should't be concerned about being commenting on it, because many people got through the same as you, this is nothing to be ashamed of.

I have a lot of scars on my body. I’m sometimes ashamed of them but mostly I try to embrace them. They haven’t killed me yet so I don’t mind talking about them. It is difficult when people stare however, makes me real uncomfortable in social situations. Self confidence to me has been a key point in accepting my scars. It is VERY hard to be honest about them when people ask. Sometimes I feel like I’m ostracized when people hear the truth. Mental illness is a huge problem in the country. All too often it’s minimized and back burnered. Wear your scars how you feel most comfortable.

It's really hard to tell what others will do if they see your scars in public. Some people may not say anything, and others might comment. It's kind of like a 50/50 chance that someone could comment on your scars.

It depends. If seeing your scars is triggering to you, don't show them. If you're not triggered by seeing your scars, feel free to show them in public. Polite people might not mention it to you. If your friends judge you for it, they probably aren't good friends.