A bit of explanation- I used to self harm many many many years ago, so have severe, but old therefore white, scarring.
Summer is hell for me. Before I had kids I'd wear short sleeves (when not at work- always sleeves for work) and think fuck it, but when the eldest started going to school I only got my arms out if it was roasting hot. I know kids can be cruel and I was worried about them getting bullied. I knew that people saw my scars as I would get comments on the bus etc- mainly positive like 'well done on giving it up' or tales about family members, but it made me aware that they are obvious. I've tried camouflage make-up but all that happens is that I end up getting it all over my clothes and it doesn't really make that much of a difference.
I moved to a new area a couple of years ago and my arms and legs now only come out when I'm running. Last summer was really hot, and hellish for me. I'm dreading this summer. I'm fed up of looking like a frump, especially when the shape of my body is actually quite neat. My sleeves always end up slipping up etc so I'm pretty sure anyone who has spent any time with me must have seen some scars, and lots of people know I've got MH issues anyway as I've been in hospital. I'm toying with the idea of maybe not wearing long sleeves all the time- e.g. if really hot, but I am concerned that I run the risk of people judging me- even if they've been ok with me so far. So I'm not asking on MH board as they'd all say "go ahead". So, the question is- seriously, would you judge? Is it better that I'm sweaty and frumpy on the hottest days but unoffensive, or looking a bit more stylish/well presented but with scars?
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should I continue to cover my entire body in summer?
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dangermouseisace · 02/03/2017 13:48
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