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What do I say to people that ask about my scars without making them uncomfortable?

Profile: Annasear
Annasear on Apr 15, 2018
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What I say about my scars is this- This happened a long time ago and I’m much better now. Sometimes children will ask if the scars hurt. I simply say no and that they are, again, from a very long time ago, and that I’m okay and nothing is wrong, and100% of the time children will move on and forget about it. Bottom line is you don’t need to go into detail. It’s your personal business and if after saying the above- if anyone is uncomfortable, then that is their problem. Not yours. And you do not have to carry the burden of anyone else’s opinion of the pain that caused you to cut.
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Profile: iliketurtlesthemost72
iliketurtlesthemost72 on Apr 15, 2018
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You don't even have to answer to everyone if you feel uncomfortable. If you wanted to, though, I would do it sincerely.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 18, 2018
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I just make some joke about it to make them laugh so that they don't get uncomfortable and that kinda change the mood and environment and if they ask again i tell them truth politely not making it big deal
Profile: SupportiveSockMonkey
SupportiveSockMonkey on Apr 24, 2018
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Sometimes there is no way to do this, however if they ask they may realise they might feel uncomfortable but want to know because they are curious or want to know more about you. The only thing I could suggest is the phrasing and maybe not going into too much detail if you feel uncomfortable.
Profile: overtherainbow17
overtherainbow17 on Apr 26, 2018
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Assuming it's in regards to self injury, it depends upon your level of comfort. With young kids, I'll just say I was in an accident. With the older kids, I'll say the same thing, or if they don't believe me, I'll give a partially honest answer by saying I was hurt. With the more older and suspecting, such as adults or others with a history of self harm, I'll simply say "I've dealt with self harm, but now I am managing it better." Also, I've said, it was botched surgeries. That was to two people.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Apr 26, 2018
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eh this scars its my signature like kratos or avatar its me scars are me i am the scar thats all :D.
Profile: Vivian4
Vivian4 on May 2, 2018
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You can just ask if they really wanna know the truth and then decide how much you tell. It’s not your responsibility to make them feel ok with it.
Profile: LoveAndMoonlight
LoveAndMoonlight on May 4, 2018
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You keep your head up, shoulders straight, look them in the eye and say, "I've struggled with many things that put these scars here. I've struggled and survived."
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 5, 2018
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Say that you've had some trouble in the past but now everything is under control And tell them not to worry because you've already won this battle
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on May 9, 2018
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Try to be honest about it, and let them know to say when they are becoming uncomfortable. Calm your breathing and everything will be fine
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