Story I wore short sleeves in public 3 times this week!

[thelostautistic]

I like the energy that spring and summer bring but this time of year does have its challenges for me. One being clothing choices. I have a lot of body image concerns as I'm still recovering from an eating disorder and I also have a lot of sh scarring. I've worn long sleeves around most people all year round since my late teens? Obviously this makes summer a bit of a nightmare. The only people I could have my arms out in front of were my therapists as I never felt judgement from them. I don't want to be uncomfortable in the heat anymore. So I decided to try and not cover my arms in front of 3 different people. It felt very uncomfortable as I still carry a lot of shame about the scars. But nobody said anything which made it a lot easier. There are people now that I would feel able to have my arms out around which is huge. I still feel like I have to keep them covered around family which is hard but I'm just not ready to take that step yet. Anyway a win is a win and I'm proud that I wore them out in front of friends. Hopefully this summer will be a bit easier now.

 

[suimaxxer]

if i ever quit sh i hope to become comfortable wearing short sleeves, but i doubt either of those things will ever happen

 

[HeyBoogahJr]

I like the energy that spring and summer bring but this time of year does have its challenges for me. One being clothing choices. I have a lot of body image concerns as I'm still recovering from an eating disorder and I also have a lot of sh scarring. I've worn long sleeves around most people all year round since my late teens? Obviously this makes summer a bit of a nightmare. The only people I could have my arms out in front of were my therapists as I never felt judgement from them. I don't want to be uncomfortable in the heat anymore. So I decided to try and not cover my arms in front of 3 different people. It felt very uncomfortable as I still carry a lot of shame about the scars. But nobody said anything which made it a lot easier. There are people now that I would feel able to have my arms out around which is huge. I still feel like I have to keep them covered around family which is hard but I'm just not ready to take that step yet. Anyway a win is a win and I'm proud that I wore them out in front of friends. Hopefully this summer will be a bit easier now.

Hooray! I'm glad to hear that you've been pushing yourself to not hide your sh scars. Slay, fr fr. It takes a ton of courage to take those steps.

I hope you continue journey and it gets easier for you. )))))))

 

[thelostautistic]

Hooray! I'm glad to hear that you've been pushing yourself to not hide your sh scars. Slay, fr fr. It takes a ton of courage to take those steps.

I hope you continue journey and it gets easier for you. )))))))

Thank you so much

 

[A Sit of Doubting]

thats beautiful. i wish you a wonderful journey from here on out. i hope youll be able to unabashedly wear short sleeves whenever you want!!! lots of love, friend