SC SH thoughts

Hi @Former-Member.

Your last post reminded me of something I hadn't thought about for a while. I had one very obvious scar from SH when I was younger. As an adult I wanted to hide it and decided to get a tattoo over it. I chose something that represented freedom (from all the bad I guess). I was determined to have it tattooed completely over. When I went to get it done the big, tough tattooist told me he didn't really like the idea of me covering it up because it was part of who I was and what I had been through (or been able to live through). He knew nothing of my life - just that I had a scar. Anyway, he did a beautiful tattoo that is carefully placed so my scar isnt covered but so I have to choose to see it. I love it.

I can't answer whether it is "good" to think of SH in a creative way, although I would creative thinking is rarely 'bad'. I wanted to share my story with you in the hope that you wouldn't feel alone in thinking this way though. I wish I had some other coping skills when I did what I did, but I also know now that at the time it's what I thought would help and I no longer feel shame or embarrassment when I see my scar.

Thank you for sharing your thoughts. For what its worth, you've reminded me of something pretty special tonight. I hope you find some answers to your questions that feel good for you soon.

Hi @Former-Member @utopia @Appleblossom @Former-Member

Thanks for your comments, much appreciated.

I was thinking this morning to work on a tattoo instead, working with some symbols for me and perhaps instead of leaving a scar on my body adding to the tattoo when I reach a low milestone.

@Former-Member. I do not have physical scars. I have emotional scars. And I have booked in with a wonderful tattoo artist next month - to get my first tattoo. It is in celebration of healing my 'scars' & starting a new healthier journey.
So I love your idea.

I'm planing on getting my scars tattooed over. I've heard a lot of people who do it to prove and celebrate coming over something.

Me I just want to hide the evidence. But be careful when tattooing over scars because they can reopen and the ink might not take well. You need a really god artist and spend good money.

Sounds really great @Former-Member 🙂

I was thinking about this a bit more last night. You could always use something like henna to draw on yourself in a creative way too. Maybe it could be like making a connection with your body in a healing way, or a positive mind/body/soul kind of thing. I saw some henna cones in an Indian grocer the other day. Best of luck with it all