Would you get rid of your scars?

[CyanideGoodnight]

I personally wouldn't; I've grown attached to them somehow and they are my reminder on one more reason I shouldn't cut myself, what bout you people?

[Magenta]

I would. I have nine years worth. I'd do anything but at this point there isn't anything I can do.

[Kaius]

Half of me wants to, half of me doesn't. My scars almost define me, they tell a story I can't find the words to tell. However they've caused me so much trouble and they're hideous to look at, it makes my self consciousness a lot worse too.

[Syvelocin]

Nope, never. Regret doesn't do nice things to my mind. I throw it out at the first sign of it forming. I still think they're almost pretty. I catch myself just staring at them often. But also that they remind me of where I've been, and how strong I am for getting over that. That is something I wouldn't give up for the world.

[georgiamay]

I don't know, I've always been torn on this one.

One part of me wanted to be able to go to the beach in a bikini without having scars all over my legs and hips. I'd like to be able to get "intimate" with a guy without having to explain where all my scars came from. It'd be so much simpler, and I wouldn't have to worry about covering up all the time.

But the other part of me thinks that my scars kind of validate what I went through, it sort of makes how I feel seem "real" if that makes sense? And maybe when I'm older and I've completely recovered, it'll remind me that I was strong enough to get through that, and if I can get through that, I can get through anything.

So I'm torn.

[UnknownError]

I don't feel like me without some signs of SH.

If Im not feeling triggered at something I know I should, for example, then I'll get quite freaked out and end up triggering myself.

So no.

[FullyAlive]

Yes and no.

I mean I hate them, god I fucking hate them. I hate anyone seeing. Only 2 people other than my doctor have seen my arm in the last 10 months. Only one person has ever seen my legs. I'd love to be able to not care, but I do. And my life would be easier without them.

But then again, I'm attached. They're important to me I guess. I mean once I stop I have them to remind me, if I can get through this I can get through anything. If I can beat myself who else can hurt me.

So I don't know given the option maybe I'd say yes but I think i'd regret it.

[love is louder]

yes i would it would make life so much easier! no more hiding no more excuses.

.... but then again i think if i could get rid of them it would just feel like i had a clean slate, like the last 5 years didnt happen and i would start all over again.... so then again maybe not.

[Bath]

No. I like them.

[starbrite5]

Never. I used to be really ashamed of them, but now I'm rather proud. Anyway, not having scars is extremely triggering for me, so if I got rid of them I would just want to make more.

[Ambrosia]

Without my scars I'm just some crazy girl that everyone would think is like this just to be like this. I dunno, my scars are me, and I would keep them.

I'd much rather prefer to get rid of the big scars, though. The ones that are thick and long from all those deep cuts. They're ugly and noticable, but that's it.

[TheFountainGoddess]

Sometimes I don't mind them, but I want to be an opera singer...with thousands of people watching me, how many fans do you think I'd have if they saw my arms? A privileged 14 year old girl with scars she caused herself would not win the crowd. I wish I had some makeup that made them disappear.

[Love.Hate]

Yes I would do anything for the ones on my thighs to not be there :/

My arm.. They are only really badly seen when it's cold, so I'm not too bothered about them. It's quite comforting sometimes, knowing that I have pulled through hard times.

[PoisonedRazorBlades]

I'd never get rid of mine. I mean, mine are faint, but there are some that other people could notice, and I know that that are all there. I'm proud of them in a strange way. I've not cut for a while now, and my scars remind of the times where I felt that I couldn't cope, and I'm recovered from those times. My scars make me feel like a stronger person, and for that, I love them. They give me hope that one day, I'll never feel the need to cut or hurt myself.

[Kiiraa]

No, their a story that defines me that can't be put into words. I don't know what I would be without them..

[December]

No, I wouldn't want to get rid of them. They remind me of where I've been and sometimes keep me grounded when I'm not sure where I am headed. They're a part of my past and present, they help define it and make it real in a way, if that makes sense

[screamtobeheard]

I don't know if I would or not. They've become a part of who I am, even though I personally think they're hideous. I'm kind of attached to them, even though I hate them.

[Amaryllis]

Yes. I have to pay attention to every move I make so I don't let anyone see the ones on my arms, though most of them are below my hip but that makes it impossible for me to wear short shorts or go swimming. But then again... I only know how to float upside down

<3 Z

[SilenceForSilence]

No. They'll always be a part of me. thought they're not super bad but bad enough that most people ask what happened because everyone's suspicious all the time in my school. They make me want to cut more sometimes when i look at them but that's ok. I wish i would.

[Harlequin]

I have gathered more work related scars these last few months in my new home than i ever did in my entire time i was in VA, i am proud of these scars not only am i getting rid of my soft city attitude but i feel like i am doing something productive in life

[AllThatYouDreamed]

No. Just.. No.

Its not that I like my scars, it's that I would feel weird not having them. It's like. It proves that I'm a being, it proves that I've bled.

Even if I'm not cutting... I like the imperfections.

[sarahtheweber]

I would NEVER get rid of my scars. I do still create them, but the ones I have define me for ME. I can almost tell you how each scar came to be. I look at the deeper ones and think, "I was strong enough not to do it that time." Without them I wouldn't be me.

[Aceso]

I would.
I would love to be able to wear shorts, get rid of this pain when my clothes rub against my cuts or scars...or have to find excuses not to go swimming.
I just want to let go of this.

[The Dudeh]

Mine are quite faint but I wouldn't get rid of them. They show what I've been through and I wouldn't like to to not have them there, it's like they're a part of me nowadays.

[PartyPoison]

No. I like them.

[-Silence]

Yes, I'm done with it and I hate the questions.

[Charleigh]

No not really, doesnt bother me. Someone stares at them or makes a comment I fucking knock them out.

[Chris25]

I woukd never.. I got them all up my arms to my shoulder and my tighs and ankle.. They let me kno that i hav cut b4 so i dont need to another time... Gets me through most days.. I hav gotton attacged to them.. The only reason i would get rid of them is because of ppl asking what happened.. I never feel regret till some1 asked what happened... I guess i would keep the hidden scars and get ride of the really clear scars..

[Fiction]

I'm not sure.

When I think about it, looking down at my left arm and seeing no scars would just be so weird... And the thought that my scars might fade actually somewhat scares me.

At the same time it'd be amazing to just be able to go out in short sleeves and not have to think about it.

I guess really I just want an on/off switch for them :P

[princessjess]

i wouldnt. i think of them as the penalty for hurting myself. and as a reminder that if i dont want any more i wont hurt myself.

[AlmostHomeless]

I would do anything for some scar ointment right now. My scars, like gore, cause me to flash back to how I feel when I do it. I don't like to remember it. I would rather forget.

[xDarkAngelx]

I'm unsure but probably no I wouldn't. Also the thought of having no cuts or scars on me is kind of scary to me.

[Sogeking]

Please don't bump old threads.

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