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

We all have scars wether they are visible or not and I appreciate you asking about my scars. I am a stronger person because of this experience if you'd like me to share my story I will, but just know it may alarm you. I will tell you if you promise not to be uncomfortable about what I am about to share. This is just a story about my past and I am comfortable sharing it with you when you are ready. My story makes most people uncomfortable and I understand if you don't agree.Are you ready for my story because it's one that has shaped who I am today and it's a positive one!

Remember just because someone asks you about your scars doesn't mean you are obligated to discuss with them about your history. Your story is always on your terms, and what you are comfortable with. It is always apart of your recovery and heeling process. If you are ready to talk about you will know how to approach it, and if the individual on the receiving end is uncomfortable well they should have thought about the position they were putting you in the first place. I think sometimes we forget that our actions do have harass outcomes, so a simple question doesn't always have a simple answer and I think that those are the receiving end need to understand that. Keep on heeling yourself and creating your amazing story!

The easiest way I have used, to explain something without making them uncomfortable, is to sugarcoat it. It sounds like a "jerk" thing to do, but you can explain more after if they ask for more details. This can work, especially if you don't know them very well. if you're not comfortable with sugarcoating things, just oversimplify it, or make a funny remark about it. For instance, I once had 7 bruises on my legs because of soccer practice, instead of saying that the ball hit me in the head and i fell over a couple of teammates, I just said I'm clumsy at sports. You're not lying, but it's not the whole truth.

I am not embarrassed by these scars. I t is who I am, a part of me. Everyone struggles with what life throws at us. These are my war wounds. I am proud of them because they show me how far I have come on my journey. I used to have internal struggles with my emotions and I didn't know how to deal with them. Cutting myself, eased the pain, in the short term. After speaking with the right people, I found different ways of managing my pain and dealt with the issues that caused it. I had many battles along the way, but I most certainly won the war!

Generally, you want this to be a situation that can be handled delicately, but also casually. Being formal about it can make things uncomfortable. That line can be very fine. I personally like the line, "I went through some hard times... Came out a little scratched up." It explains it well enough without having to elaborate in an uncomfortable fashion, but also doesn't totally shut down the conversation (because sometimes it's good to talk about it). Additionally, it doesn't shut the person down. It can be difficult to find a response to a hard question that doesn't make the person feel bad for asking it, this seems like a very suitable way to go about it.

You can tell them it's something personal that you don't want to answer, but that you are fine now and that you thank them for their consideration in your well-being. If you know the person really well and you want them to know the truth, then you may tell them how you got them, but maybe you can start by saying it's about mental health problems so if they are not comfortable hearing about it they can say it right away. You never owe anyone any explanation about your mental health, so ultimately, say what YOU are comfortable with.

My dear, your scars are your own. You need not disclose anything that would make you uncomfortable and for other people, well, it's not your problem how they feel. These are marks on your body that you carry every day. I can imagine that they have an emotional significance to you as well. Own them. There is no need to censor your truth in anticipation of the reaction of others, except if you yourself aren't comfortable with discussing them. If that is the case, it is perfectly acceptable to respectfully decline to answer. Everyone has scars, some are just more visually prominent than others. Good luck!

Tell them what you are comfortable saying. They are your scars and your personal journey. It is up to you to sah what you want. You are the only person that matters in the situation and if you are confident than you can accomplish so much more with the discussion than if you were uncomfortable yourself. People are more willing to try and understand your thoughts and process if you are open to telling and explaining what you have been through. You are the one who decides what you share and what you want so be comfortable and confident with your decision to express yourself.

Well, comfort is a subjective matter. Everyone has their personal comfort limits. You can be honest to other people about your scars if that makes you feel good. Feeling comfortable and connected to them is important as well!! Also, if the moment is not the right one for you to talk about it, ask them, politely, to talk about that (your scars) some other time. Your scars are also a personal matter. You have every right to talk or not talk about it whenever YOU wish to. Don’t feel ashamed of your scars. Embrace yourself! Be better! Grow! Good luck :)

You can tell them that every scar tells a story, some you may want to talk about and some that you may not be ready to. Tell them that single scar tells the story of something that you were so passionate about that it caused you physical pain and causing an unbearable pressure, like a migraine but all over your body. Let them know that at that time that was the only way you could think of to release the pressure that was building up in side. Sometimes it is not your responsibility to make people feel comfortable when it comes to your pain. Sometimes the only way to make people understand is by being brutally honest. If you sugar coat it too much, sometimes people can't picture the amount of pain that you were in at that moment. If they are strong enough to ask about them they are strong enough to hear the naked truth.