I must say I love that this site exists....
I did not know so many people can relate to me. I have acne scars on my breasts,back, and arms and I hate them. I have scars to match on my legs from bug bites. I have a husband who loves me and tries to encourage me about not caring about them, but it's so hard. I have had times when I have tried to be be brave and not care, but have heard negative comments about them. Eeew.How did she f@#k her skin up like that. I'm glad I don't have that. I got it from family members too in the past.I'm 20 years old now. I had a daughter and everything, but I feel so bad about myself in wearing anything revealing publicly. Please help me feel better. I hate seeing other women with such beautiful skin wearing whatever and wish I had the same. My facial scars have improved on and off. I just want to let this luggage go....
Welcome to the site and great to have you here!
Time is the greatest healer and I think you are starting from a great place with the love and support of your husband.
Good luck and I hope the support of the acne.org community helps you in your journey
I love this post! Everyday I kind of fluctuate with how I feel about myself. As my skin clears up, I have noticed how discolored my skin is becoming and how sun has done far more harm than good. So in the morning I feel very confident, and then as the day goes on I usually don't feel so good about myself and almost kind of hopeless. My parents have been my saving grace. They allowed me to take a semester off school to recover from some mental health issues and support me everyday. I am so so happy to hear you have such an amazing man in your life! And a beautiful little girl. I am always here if you need to talk
Hey! New here, but your post really touched me. Trust me we've all felt this type of hopelessness and desperation about acne at one point or another. I'm sorry that you had to endure those vile and disgusting comments about your appearance. I hope you can fully understand how that is a reflection of those people and not you. It says a lot about the way they were raised. I'll leave it at that. I want to tell you that you get your confidence from within and you should be happy and love yourself but I'm sure you've heard that a hundred times, and I'm just a nameless stranger on the internet I don't think you'd believe me even if I did say that. It is one of those pieces of advice that is life changing and transformative but in real life it takes a lot of work to truly come to believe that in your heart. I'm sorry if this doesn't make sense, what I'm trying to say is: I understand. Dealing with scars is hard. Trying to love yourself regardless of everyone telling you, you shouldn't is also very hard. But that doesn't mean you're not worth it. You have only one body. Your body literally performed a miracle when you gave birth to your daughter. I'd say your body is pretty amazing already. Tune out the haters, listen to your husband and surround yourself with positive people. Those who matter don't mind and those who mind don't matter. Never applied to anything better!! Also, just fyi, Kat Von D makes great make up that many people use to cover up tattoos so that may work on your chest or arms, There is also the waterproof MakeUp Forever Face and Body liquid makeup if you are interested Face and Body Make Up
Maybe it will provide you with some confidence about your body Keep your chin up hun!