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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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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Having anxiety before surgery is completely natural—after all, it’s not something anyone looks forward to! Regardless of how many times you’ve experienced it, it rarely becomes any easier. As a child, my parents would avoid telling me about an upcoming surgery until the night before. Even though this was the last possible moment, it
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You’ll likely have an appointment after surgery a few weeks later to check on your progress. While it may not be the most exciting date on your calendar, this visit plays a vital role in your recovery journey. With the right mindset, you can transform this experience from one filled with anxiety into an empowering
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Physiotherapy is a common part of the physical healing process of your injury or medical procedure. Although the benefits of practicing your physiotherapy exercises are clear, it is not always easy to keep doing them. One reason for struggling to do your physio may be related to the mental effects of medical trauma. In 23
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