I always used to cover up my arms (which is where the majority of my self harm scars are) but lately I have been wearing short sleeves. Its been more than 16 months since I have self harmed and so I am not having to worry about anything fresh showing. I do have some scars that are pink still and a lot, lot, lot of white scars. I am a little afraid to wear short sleeves at work but I've begun to anyway. It's hot here in So. California. Although I do bring a sweatshirt so if I am starting to feel vulnerable about my scars showing I can put on the sweatshirt and not feel so self conscious. I think it's good overall that I am wearing short sleeves. It's not that I'm proud of my scars, I'm just not ashamed of them.
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