What do I say to people that ask about my scars without making them uncomfortable?
TranquilWillow
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Sep 15, 2016
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I've told them that they are beautiful reminders of the past that has made me a better and stonger today
cincin66
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Sep 18, 2016
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I have had troubles in the past. But I want you to know that you can change. Overcoming our issues are difficult however if we look at the accomplishments we can see they are greater.
Anonymous
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Sep 22, 2016
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First, try to work on caring less about people being uncomfortable about your scars. Love yourself by caring about other people's judgments less. You deserve to walk around without worrying about being judged for your scars.
plushEars54
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Sep 22, 2016
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Just tell them that you were going through a rough time. If they care about you, then they'll understand, and may want to help you.
Anonymous
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Sep 22, 2016
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I say it's the way that I used to cope (or still do cope) with difficult or uncontrollable situations that I have been through and when I am in a really bad place. I know that people don't understand but just remember that I would never hurt another person and I am getting help and getting better so don't worry.
soothingBeauty
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Sep 26, 2016
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If you are comfortable with your scars then you tell them straight up with a smile on your face what they are. I would say, "these scars are a representation of my past bad memories, and they help me not to turn back"
Anonymous
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Sep 26, 2016
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You could try to talk in a comfortable manner. This means that you can just start like " Oh this,I got this ......" It also depends on your body language, try to smile in a casual way and speak in a casual tone.
Anonymous
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Sep 27, 2016
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tell them what happened, but at the end tell them that if they have questions, then asking them is acceptable.
Anonymous
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Oct 1, 2016
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I often thank people for showing concern, and let them know that my scars are old wounds that have long since healed; this both recognises and acknowledges their worries while reaffirming that you're in a safe and healthy place.
MachineGKyla
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Oct 5, 2016
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"I went to war, and these are my battle scars." That's what I said when some of my friends asked me, they looked at me and nodded and didn't say anything after that.
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