[Breckman]

I have severe self esteem issues.I don't like myself,even though i'm told often i'm a good looking guy.I just can't see it. I can't look at my left leg below the knee either.After it was injured and multiple operations i'm left with a huge skingraft on my outer calf area as a result of compartment syndrome/and fasciotomy.I know i should be glad i still have a leg i guess but there is no way i'd ever were short pant's again in public.....People gawk at it and ask how it happened but i'm ashamed of how it happened and don't say anything....

[sideblinded]

(((Breckman)))

Thanks for your honest and heartfelt post. I am sorry that you feel that others will reject you for your leg and that you feel that you have no self esteem. You are so much more than your leg. You are so much more and have so much to give to the right person. If someone likes you, they will like you for what is in your heart. Your leg will not hinder them from loving you. I feel that you must love you for you. People gawk and ask questions because they are curious. It isn't personal. Hang in there. Have you considered counseling? You seem like such a great person.

[Breckman]

Originally Posted by sideblinded

(((Breckman)))

Thanks for your honest and heartfelt post. I am sorry that you feel that others will reject you for your leg and that you feel that you have no self esteem. You are so much more than your leg. You are so much more and have so much to give to the right person. If someone likes you, they will like you for what is in your heart. Your leg will not hinder them from loving you. I feel that you must love you for you. People gawk and ask questions because they are curious. It isn't personal. Hang in there. Have you considered counseling? You seem like such a great person.

Thanks sideblinded-yes i've had counseling both civilian and military but so far i can't let it go.Its not that don't want to let it go,just cant.
But thanks again
Jeff