What do I say to people that ask about my scars without making them uncomfortable?
lostgirlfangirl
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Jan 24, 2018
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Tell them a funny and untrue story. Make a joke out of your scars, its a little white lie so you don't make them uncomfortable.
Anonymous
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Jan 31, 2018
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You can tell them that they are reminders that you are stronger...that you have fought with your inner demons and are still here
boboshopo
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Feb 2, 2018
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Say that you would rather not speak about them. Hopefully the person will understand and won’t ask about them.
Anonymous
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Feb 7, 2018
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If you aren't comfortable with talking about self harm to that person, you can just say "It's a long story"
clea464
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Feb 11, 2018
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I think if people feel comfortable asking such a personal question then you really do not need to worry about your response making them uncomfortable. If you feel like you want to be open go for it but if you'd like to answer without emitting negative energy, I would say something vague like "it's a scar from awhile ago." It's really no one's business unless you want it to be.
Anonymous
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Feb 17, 2018
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explain the situation and assure them that you are not uncomfortable about the question. Remember that your scars do not define you
heartfulloflove04
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Feb 24, 2018
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Tell them each scar has lead to who you are today. Thats all you need to tell them, the rest isn't their business.
Anonymous
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Mar 14, 2018
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Try to tell them that you had a rough time with many problems and that you are trying to leave the past behind you.
lovelyFlower35
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Mar 28, 2018
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You say " Yes I have scars but Im also alive, these scars have given me enough strength to live and to get here where I am now. Im proud of these scars because they're a part of who I am as a person."
Anonymous
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Apr 7, 2018
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You don't always have to shy away from the truth, there are stigmas surrounding mental health but they are slowly improving. You can always say that you were ill and in a bad place but now you're better
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