hi jaynedough. i have been on the receiving end of stares and rude or cruel comments from complete strangers. however, i have never had a doctor, nurse, medical professional of any kind, family member, or friend comment on obvious injuries and/or scars. sometimes i think it's because no one cares, or because i deserve to be injured and hurt; sometimes i think it's because people who do care don't really know what to say or do. some people's situations probably require them to do more hiding than others. i do hear what you're saying though.