What do people think when they see self harm scars?

We were at a table with other people from the hostel. Being merry, everyone was discussing their trips, what they have seen during their trip, which destinations should be next and so on. read more

When people see my self harm scars, they flinch, they ask what happened, they listen to my generic answer about a cat, they nod, and pretend they never saw it. What runs through their mind is a different story. read more

You know what you went through, how you felt, you don't need to care what I think. I certainly don't what others think of my now, ugly or not. read more

Do not be afraid to show your scars, you do not need to hide them or be ashamed, they are part of your story like wounds after a battle. It does not matter what people think, it matters that you can look at them and forgive yourself, and heal. read more