This week in our hero blog series, we’re covering the story of a close friend of the Scarred and Fabulous community, Izzy, and her journey of embracing scars. Izzy went through a hellish year, experiencing one accident after another, resulting in mental trauma residing much longer than the injuries. It was only after the fourth […]
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Padma Lakshmi, the Emmy-nominated host of Top Chef, is a beacon of self-acceptance. At 14, she survived a severe car accident that shattered her right arm and hip, leaving a prominent seven-inch scar on her arm. While she physically healed, the emotional impact of the scar lingered, challenging her confidence – especially in an industry
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Journaling is a powerful tool for processing your emotions. It can help you understand your own thoughts and allow for creative expression. Journaling especially focuses on your emotions and feelings, and perhaps reflections of an experience. It can therefore be a helpful tool for processing your surgical trauma. Medical trauma can create a sense of
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What is Medical Trauma? Medical trauma is a “complex negative psychological and physiological response” to a surgery or medical procedure. It is a form of PTSD. It does not have to be a response to a negative experience. It could manifest from a smooth-sailing medical treatment or diagnosis. A common thread among medical PTSD
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Scars are more than just physical marks – they represent a journey of healing, resilience, and transformation. Whatever the medical procedure, these scars can carry deep emotional significance. While they are a natural part of the body’s recovery process, many women have concerns about how their scars will heal, how to care for them, and
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