Anonymous #2 3w

That makes sense, but I think ultimately it is your body and people need to get over themselves. You have just as much right to be comfortable as everyone else does.

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Anonymous #1 3w

Thanks, that actually gave me some courage. I want to wear beautiful sleeveless dresses. I just don’t want to be seen as ‘weird.’ I feel like I finally made myself to seem normal. Maybe my next step is to embrace myself. I’m starting to realize how brave some people are, I’m afraid just imagining it lol.

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Anonymous #2 3w

I used to feel exactly the same way. There are still some people I never or rarely wear short sleeves around, particularly my immediate family. However, I have found that overall most people won’t even say anything. I realize now how I had built it up to be this huge thing in my head and how I believed everyone was going to ask questions and I would constantly have to explain myself, but that really hasn’t been the case. What people actually think, I do not know. I have only asked a few people.

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Anonymous #2 3w

Those whom i have asked have said they just see it as a mark of strength. For being able to get through a challenging period. They say it makes them sad to know there was a time when I was hurting like that, but that they don’t see me as weak or any less of a person because of it. Ultimately, those who are going to think poorly of you are not worth your time or energy. You wear those strapless dresses. You are beautiful just the way you are.

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Anonymous #1 3w

You’re amazing, thank you for sharing your experience. I’m glad I came across this post to hear this from you. I’ll probably continue wearing sleeves at work to maintain professionalism but I’ll be trying short sleeves elsewhere starting now.. Nervous, but the thought of being able to wear whatever I want is exciting.. Been 8 yrs living like this. Thank you!!

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Anonymous #2 3w

You are so welcome. Feel free to dm me to let me know how it goes. Stay strong <3

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