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Sep 25, 2010, 11:04 AM
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I was thinking about finally coming out in the open about my SI. I took off my jacket with my latest scars still visible. I wasn't showy about them, I was just considering not hiding them anymore, allowing my friends to see what's happening to me.
They weren't around today, so so much for that. I told myself I'd regret it anyway, so maybe that was a good thing. I was thinking of showing one particular friend who I knew was around, but I didn't see him today, probably just missed him. I'm still unsure if I'll quit wearing jackets and risk people seeing my scars while I brave the cold, or if I'll just leave things as they are and continue to lie my heart out. |
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Sep 25, 2010, 04:19 PM
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Cheers to you for feeling comfortable enough and even considering coming out about your SI; even the thought is commendable. I wish you strength and peace within yourself. We're pulling for you here.
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Sep 26, 2010, 03:18 AM
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Please keep us posted on how this is working out?
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Don't let your problems or the world make you feel small. Stretch your arms out over your head. Take a deep breathe. Tell yourself that you are big. You are big, not small. You always have space, you are not trapped........ I'm an ISFJ |
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Sep 27, 2010, 07:14 AM
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siriusjones, thank youuu!!
  Sannah, well, I did decide to leave my jacket at home today. I was still careful not to let anybody see my scars, but it was a start I guess. I don't want to pressure myself into doing it. Going without my jacket made me feel a bit scared / exposed, but also kind of free. I'm planning to try it again tomorrow 
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#5
Sep 27, 2010, 08:12 AM
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Going about change gradually is a good idea!
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Don't let your problems or the world make you feel small. Stretch your arms out over your head. Take a deep breathe. Tell yourself that you are big. You are big, not small. You always have space, you are not trapped........ I'm an ISFJ |
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Oct 01, 2010, 08:22 PM
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hi, i don't mean this disrespectful or to upset anyone but i was jus curious to know why you would want anyone to see. To me it is private and i don't wish anyone to know! Maybe you're just in a better place than me right now, i don't know but the thought of exposing myself to what could be potentially damaging and cause ppl to think differently towards me that scares me and doesn't seem right to me. There are jus my thoughts on this and i don't wish to offend anyone i'm jus curious as to why someone would want to share such a scared thing, but thats jus me. I wish you all the best tho, and hope you take care
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#7
Oct 01, 2010, 09:58 PM
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Awesome job! I agree, just thinking of being open about it is a huge step. ;-) I'm proud of you and I barely know who you are. That's awesome, you're awesome. And we're here every step of the way, no matter what happens.
It's great that you feel free, and I wish I had felt that way when I first told.;-) |
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#8
Oct 08, 2010, 07:54 PM
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I also took it as a call for help, like maybe I really do want help to get better, and telling my friends about it, people I trust who will accept me and want to help me, would be a step towards that. I thought to myself, maybe it's time to stop hiding and lying, and just come out honestly and openly. Anyway, I understand your points I've thought of them too, I guess, and I got a bit worried that I might end up having to go to therapy or something if I told.What really stopped me though was the thought "how can I do this to them?" and knowing that I would hurt them if they knew what do. I don't know, I guess I'm not really ready to come out. During my no-jacket week, I did share some other stuff to one of my close friends, that felt good I'm back to wearing my jacket again, though for practical reasons, since I got a bit sick, and it is the "ber / brr" months already. Thank you everyone for your support best wishes to all of you too 
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Oct 08, 2010, 07:59 PM
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Be brave (: This could actually be a step towards getting over this
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