Welcome @blue229
so glad you've joined us 
It's a good question, how do you manage the stigma you feel? Are you covering your body so they are not seen, or do you have a one liner to address the looks?
I have heard of some scars being covered (readdressed) with tattoo's, and made into a thing of beauty.
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Help us push aside the stigma and discrimination surrounding complex mental health and change the way people talk about, and care for, mental illness.
SANE acknowledges the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as traditional custodians of the land on which it operates. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging, and value the rich history, unbroken culture and ongoing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to country.
SANE values diversity. We are committed to providing a safe, culturally appropriate, and inclusive service for all people, regardless of their ethnicity, faith, disability, sexuality, or gender identity.
