Scars tell a story. They are physical remnants of our body’s remarkable ability to heal and recover. While they can be a testament to our resilience, scars can also carry emotional weight and affect our confidence. Fortunately, there are holistic approaches to help improve the appearance and texture of scars. One such method is the …
As I write this I can’t believe how far I’ve come. From a shy person who was very self-conscious, mostly because scars covered my body, to a much more confident and comfortable in my own skin. This is not a sudden change, but a gradual and slow process that was years in the making. I …
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As I type this I can’t believe how far I’ve come. Up until now I would have never shared my scars with anyone, let alone posted publicly about them. I’ve learned how to accept my scars and move on throughout the years. The reason I’m sharing my journey, thoughts, feelings, and pictures of my scars …
It has now been two years since I underwent skin graft surgery in Istanbul. A skin graft surgery was supposed to help improve the appearance of my scars. This was quite a big procedure where I had to stay abroad for two weeks before I was strong enough to fly home. My life changed with …
You are probably wondering what solutions are out there to help you conceal scars? Your scars are very exposed and you would like to camouflage them. Perhaps making your scars look less visible is going to improve your life. One solution is to cover your scar with a skin tone coloured tattoo. This comes by …
How much do you know about scar creams? Scars affect more than just the physical aspect of ourselves. Sometimes they bring up unwanted memories. Furthermore, there are even some scars that make us feel embarrassed, and we try to hide them as best we can. Some people will wear long sleeves while others choose to …
Trying to understand why people self-harm can be difficult. It’s still a taboo topic so not many people understand this behaviour or even know about it. You might have heard about someone in the classroom, work, or your neighbourhood, who self-harms or has struggled with this in the past. Or you might be the one …