What do you think of showing scars?

[Massive-Molly]

I mean, not recent wounds or anything, but old scars that aren't going to go away. My arms and legs are scared and ravaged beyond repair and I'm so sick of hiding them. But I don't want people to think I'm "showing off" my scars or looking for attention by wearing short sleeves. Honestly, the weather's just getting really hot and I want to wear weather appropriate clothes. But I feel so naked when they aren't covered.

Should I show my scars and have my friends think I'm just an attention seeker and people I don't know think I'm a psycho? Or should I just suffer through another summer in long sleeves and tights?

[Ali]

Honestly, if you're ok with showing them, go for it. :) My arms are the same, and I wear short sleeves when it's hot out. Why suffer wearing long sleeves when you shouldn't be ashamed anyway? The only person I don't let see my arms is my mum. I just don't want to upset her.

[dragonfly]

I've left my arms uncovered for the past few summers, so horrible boiling to death otherwise! If you're comfortable with it then i don't see any reason why you shouldn't.

I've never really had any trouble from anyone from doing. Occasionally people have stared at my arms, but most of my friends have been cool with me doing it, and they don't think its attention seeking. If anything my friends think its odd that i do sometimes cover my arms up when its really hot.

[pharaoh]

you should show yourself off. obviously hide the bad scars, and what i do with my legs is wear lose Capri, because they go just to that part of my leg where they don't show scars.

if anything dont bring attention to them and then most people wont watch for them. i find that only people who SH are the ones who actually notice the scars :)

[madeofstars]

I have the same problem. I really hate the stupid summer. I'm not brave enough to show my scars. I wish I was so I didn't have to spend weeks looking ridiculous in cardigans and tights when everyone else is in shorts and tshirts.

Personally, I would rather people I don't know see them than people I do. Only my boyfriend knows they're there. I have kept them hidden for nearly 4 years now.

I think if you feel confident enough to show them then go for it. I hope I will find the courage one day.

[Jess]

I am totally with you here! It's such a crappy situation.

I think that if you have the confidence, you should definitely just not worry about showing them. I don't think showing scars would be viewed as attention seeking to most people. Showing open cuts, on the other hand, might be. So I think as long as you have any open cuts properly dressed, showing your skin isn't a problem. And if anybody honestly has a problem with it, or tries to say that you are attention seeking, they are assholes and don't deserve the time of day. If somebody asks why you are showing them, maybe respond something like, "it's hot as hell, I rather not get all sweaty!"

Good luck with whatever you decide to do!

[sadgirlsmiling]

You need to do what's right for you.

I haven't worn shorts in so long. The past few times I've been swimming (not even once a year), I completely cover up from the waist down, literally until I slide into the water. And I hated swimming if anyone else was around. But I've accepted that I won't be swimming again. Too bad, because I love hot tubs.

I'm cold-natured, so if I don't cover up enough I get goosebumps and shiver. I've even worn hoodies in 80deg weather. If you're ever looking for an excuse to cover up, just tell someone you get cold too easily. Works for me.