Wear Your Scar With Pride

One thing that I will always have from the surgery is the scar. I have seen many photos of girls almost 10 years post-op and the scar can hardly be seen so it will eventually fade to almost nothing but it will always be there. For some people that may be very difficult and might make them quite self-conscious about showing people their back. Lucky I don’t feel that way and I’m actually quite proud of my scar. I’ve mentioned in past posts about people commenting on it and I don’t care, I’m happy to show people and share my story. I do however, understand why it can be difficult for some people to show others but I believe everyone should be able to feel confident with whatever scars they have.

It’s lucky that if you have had spinal fusion surgery and have the same scar as me it is obviously on your back so isn’t shown in most clothes and can be easily hidden. However, in summer when your in bathers or if you have a scar someone else which is not as easily concealed it can be hard being confident showing it in public.

I believe every scar has a story behind it that should be heard. I’m proud of my scar and I’m very happy when people point it out or ask me about it because it means I get to tell them about the surgery which not only tells them whats happened to me but also whats happened and is happening to many other people so it’s just another way to spread awareness about scoliosis. Even if you haven’t had spinal fusion surgery you still have a story to tell and no one should be ashamed of that. Spread you story and spread awareness of whatever you have to go through. Turn something negative into something positive.

The story behind that scar is most likely a massive part of you life and something that shouldn’t be hidden. It’s a lot to go through and whether you love or hate your scar it will always be part of you. It shows you were strong and fought through everything that you had to battle. It shows courage and strength and that’s something everyone should be proud of not embarrassed about. No one has ever judged me after seeing my scar and I’ve had zero rude comments just encouragement and amazement to what I have done.

Saying all this, although it is a massive part of your life and should be shared it does not define you. It is something that has happened to you but what defines you isn’t the scar that’s on your back or anywhere else on your body but how you deal with what’s happened and how you choose to own it. I believe any scar should be worn with pride but I know for some that can be really challenging. If you’re not ready to show people you scar and share your story then you don’t have to, you’re in control. But when you are ready, make sure to share it with confidence!!!

‘Your scars are someone else’s signs of hope.’