Physical scars are constantly praised or seen as "tough". A visible mark to show the battles you have been in and won- if you didn't win you wouldn't be here to show the scars. Scars are a mark of respect, the more you have the more battles you have been in.
So why are emotional or mental scars so taboo? They are invisible. We can't see what scars others carry under the surface. If we could, boy would our ideas of people change! Imagine if all those unseen scars became visible! How many people would you discover a newfound respect for?
The hardest thing about invisible scars is they don't always heal as quickly or easily as the physical ones. Some of these scars take years to heal and even then, one tiny action or word can reopen the wound and force the healing process to begin all over again. Invisible Scars don't look like physical ones. Imagine if internal scars became visible, it would not be a pretty look. They are long, jagged, red and harsh. Some are black. It depends on the scar and what it signifies.Some people visualise each scar as a representation of the situation they received it from. A lot of emotional scars are red, dark blue or yellow. These represent the age of the scar and how long they have been going through the healing process. Each scar is individual. They are all different and look different to each person. My scars would like extremely different to someone else's. It is not to be compared, it is to be understood and appreciated.
All scars have a story, whether they be visible or not. Some people share these stories, others prefer to keep them hidden. If someone lets you in, listen to their stories, they're not always easy to tell. Appreciate and accept all their scars- even the ones you can't see. This is the most vulnerable a person will be- waiting for the inevitable judgement that comes from baring your soul to others- waiting for you to decide whether they are 'worthy' of your time and affection. The question however, isn't whether they are good enough are for you. It's whether YOU are worthy of them. For although they are broken, tattered, torn and scarred, they have power. A strength you will never understand until you yourself become scarred.
Treasure them and remember how lucky you are to have someone bare their soul and show their scars. They have deemed you worthy and that is truly beautiful and something to treasure forever.
They are broken and scarred, yet they choose to use what they have left of their hearts to love and care for you. They have put the jagged pieces of their hearts in your hands. You have the power to love them in spite of their flaws and faults. You also have the power to destroy them. The choice is yours.
-Delirium Nervosa
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Wow........
I loved to read this piece. Your sympathetic words surely will be an inspiration for those who are fighting with themselves to heal their pain. There's also a noble message to listen to and care for the stories of pain people have to tell. This is something we must understand. Because some of us good in telling our own pain, but never in listening to others'.
KEEP WRITING.
Hi Tawsif,
Thank you so much for your kind words! If even one person can learn from my experiences or take something from my writing, then I have fulfilled my purpose as an author.
That's a wonderful committment.
Hi DeliriumNervosa!
Elinor here, back to review another one of your pieces. I enjoyed reading this essay/open letter, and I thought that you communicated your message clearly and effectively.
I did wonder if the title of the piece could be more evocative, because right now, simply titling it "Scars" doesn't tell me too much. If you called it "Invisible Scars" or something else that gets at the message of the piece I think you might inspire more people to click on it.
I also would be more descriptive when you talk about what exactly invisible scars can look like. While I think it's something a lot of people will be able to relate to, there can be many different causes, so I would dive into as much depth as you can. You get into this sense that being involved with someone is being vulnerable. Can you tell us more about what that looks like?
Also, in the fourth paragraph, you say this:
I understand what you're getting at, but sometimes people may not want to share and that's perfectly valid as well. Just something to keep in mind.
Anyway, you did a great job, and thanks for the read! Hope this helps and keep writing!
Cheers,
Elinor
Hi Elinor,
Thank you so much for your review! I appreciate your feedback. There is definitely some things I can look at and edit. I never thought of extending this piece but now I think I will!
Hi Elinor,
I have taken your advice under consideration and made some changes. I would love to hear any feedback you might have about the changes.
-Delirium Nervosa
Hi! This is a beautiful piece of work.The idea of breaking stereotype about scars is what I loved the most. Reading this, I assume you have gone through tough times. And, all you have written above comes from your heart. I agree with every word.
Thank you for making us all believe that scars also are an important part and must be embraced as they make us strong, bold and beautiful. The last parah too is very nice.
I can't thank you enough for spreading positivity around.Especially, in life of a teenager like me.
From: Bhavya
Hi Bhavya,
I am so very glad you enjoyed reading my piece! I have plenty to share, just have to find the time to edit and add. I will be doing more soon.
That is more than I ever expected! I am so glad my words can touch someone and hopefully make their day better.