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 …
A Fresh Start – How My Life Transformed After Scar Surgery Read More »
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 …
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 …
It goes without saying that seeing someone with self-harm scars can be shocking. Especially if it is someone who you know reasonably well but perhaps did not realize that they had once self-harmed. The thing to remember about someone who has self-harm scars is that whilst they may finally feel comfortable allowing other people to …
What You Shouldn’t Say if You See Self-Harm Scars Read More »
I’ve already written about how scars have a big impact on my life. I’m not alone – many people struggle with the appearance of their scars. Not only do scars affect our physical appearance, but they can also be reminders of difficult times. Finding a Solution For My Scars Despite accepting what happened to me …
How a Skin Graft Surgery Changed the Appearance of my Scars Read More »