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Originally Posted by ThisWayOut
I've been following this thread and reading through everyone's responses. I want to thank you Red for posing this question. I worked in mental health for roughly 15 years before I stepped out of it due to my own issues. In that time, I went through various stages of being ok with my si scars. They had been at least 10 years old at the time I started in the field, but I remember not wearing short sleeves for a good 5 years while at work. After that, I was less consciously aware of the scars and would be less careful about my wardrobe choice. While my scars are not overly noticable, if you happen to look at my arm in the right lighting, or you look for more than a glance, they are visible. I want to get tattoos to cover the scars. I have wanted this for quite some time, but it's costly, so I haven't done it yet.
Would you be more put off by a clinician with a tattoo sleeve, or with si scars? I guess even with the tattoo I would likely wear long sleeves for my clients, but in the event of short sleeves happening, what would turn you off more: the judgements around (pg-rated) body art, or the judgements around scarring?
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I do have tattoos on the areas I have SI'ed. I didn't do it so they can't be seen (some of the scars have no ink on them). I did it as a visual reminder and deterrent. But the scars are still visible at the right angle and lighting. If anyone is going to get a tattoo over scars, make sure you find someone who is skilled at it. I talked to the owner at the shop beforehand so he could help me find the best artist for me and to make sure my scars could be tattooed. And go in knowing what you want and bring pictures. It really makes a difference.