the solitary life

[ssehc]

im 59 and still cant go out without covering my scar, like a map of the world across my forehead

i have done it about 2x, both were horrible experiences, so to me covering is miles better, i havent texted/talked about my scar with anyone,for a very very long time, i live a solitary life, im alone not lonely

its something i feel safe with, chess.com is wonderful, i can play 24-7 if i want

i have 2 x 30mins walk every day, im happy doing what i do, there's a lot worse going on in palestine, yemen, somalia, syria etc...

[EvaChangingFaces Partner]

Hello ssehc and Welcome to the Changing Faces community! Thank you for your post and for sharing about your scar. I'm sure other people here can identify with the feelings you have expressed. It sounds like you've been through a lot and hopefully, as the community grows, you'll find this forum to be a space where you can connect with others and share your thoughts with.

Take care,

Eva - ChangingFaces

[Bubble2022]

Hello, I found your story really touching. I have a laparotomy scar from a car crash and although not on my face,as a young girl, i do struggle with it. I am starting to view it differently now though, it sounds cliche but our scars make us us! There is a story and person behind every scar and i love how unique it makes us. The day you learn to love your scar is the day you start falling back in love with life. It takes us all different time scales, but we can all get there xx

[CarolinChangingFaces Partner in reply to Bubble2022]

Hi Bubble2022 and Welcome to the Changing Faces community. Thank you for your post and for sharing about your experience on here. It sounds like you have been through a difficult time, and it is really positive that you are starting to feel differently about your scar now. There is no pressure, but I wondered whether you may feel comfortable sharing about anything you have found that helped you in your journey so far?

I hope you find this a warm, supportive community where you are able to connect with others.

Take Care

Caroline – Changing Faces

[Bubble2022]

Hello, thank you for your reply. Is there any groups you can direct me to? Groups related to bowel problems, laparotomy scars or over coming ptsd from traumatic events? I feel I can help in all these areas xx

[CarolinChangingFaces Partner in reply to Bubble2022]

Hi Bubble2022 I am not sure about specific groups I was suggesting sharing here on the forum, as you mentioned you have begun to feel differently about your scar. I thought there may be some in our community who would like to know if there was anything you found that helped in that process but no pressure at all. Take Care. Caroline - Changing Faces.