I had a terrible childhood and teenage life so that later on culminated into me feeling worthless and wanting to end it. It sucks when you have no control over that because your "fight or flight" body mechanisms are f***ed, and then your mind loses it when something triggers it.

So now years later and past all, I have two big scars and little lines across my arm etched. It's only on my left side too so the right side is fine, but still can't wear a short sleeve short since it's all visible and I'd hate to be judged for it even tho it doesnt matter what people think.

I'm all good but it's like damn, I had no control over my life situations but that put me in this place where I am at.

It sucks too because a couple of woman friends have asked why am I always wearing long sleeve like on a hot weather "I want to see your arms I never have I've known you forever!".

And I have to fake answer with "I hate short sleeve"

tattoos?

Don’t be a judger bro

Sorry you had to go through that whole ordeal

Not really feasible but have you thought about tattoo cover ups?

You’d be surprised how people would respond with vulnerability and authenticity

Nothing to be ashamed of OP, you weathered the storm

I’m sorry to hear that man.

Maybe you can see a skincare professional and see if there is anyway to lessen their appearance over time using gels, creams, or maybe even surgery if they’re that bad? Idk if that’s possible.

The only other advice I can offer, is just self-acceptance & to understand that it who you were in the past, and how it’s a symbol of your perseverance

Own them. You made it though the pain.

You've gotta accept yourself. Consequences don't always come immediately, but surely you weren't planning to never wear short sleeves ever again.

Do it

How deep are they? Like are they still showing?

Anyone who judges you for this is not worth keeping in your life.

Replace the scars with some art ✒️

do you. I got the number 27 stuck on my hand from self harm and I just deal with it.

I’m surprised my self harm scars aren’t showing
I was in an extreme psychotic phase when I was 18 where I was simping hard over an ex that had another man and I carved “KILL bf name” on my thigh
Dark times

Y’all need to go to church bro not trying to change the subject but when u cut yourself it’s a demon ritual bro but I’m glad u in a good mindstate now u should just wear them out it show u changed and u not that person anymore

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sorry you went through that though, glad you are better now

This is why I stay away from relationships honestly
P**** turns me into my worst self

tattoos or just let it rock. i don’t think many people will be judging, if they ask about it, just make a up a story that makes you seem cool (unless you don’t mind talking about it)

happens to the best of us, crazy how it wild it can make us sometimes

you could see a dermatologist to get a better idea of your options for treating them

Same boat (kinda) OP, I’m eventually gonna get the noticeable ones covered with a tattoo and kinda just be done away with that part of my life and just rather look at something cool on my arms instead of being reminded/ashamed daily

So yeah either get some ink or own it man. Anyone giving you s*** about isn’t worth having around