New Skin

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I've never been very "tough skinned." I bruise easily, heal slowly, and have sensitive "skin."  Doesn't seem to matter what I do, I always have some sort of abrasion or contusion...it's just the way I am. I'm a softy, if you will. It doesn't take much to leave an imprint.

I bump into a person or brush up against an acquaintance and inevitably they're going to leave a mark. A lasting impression.  Im always impacted by even this smallest bump

I have so many scars that tell a story. Each lesion, scab, and wound, they eventually heal, but not without leaving something behind.  I'll have a mark to forever remind me of those who've bumped into me.

Scars are defined as fibrous tissue that replace normal skin after injury. I'm so thankful my normal skin is slowly getting replaced with this thicker tissue. Each scar represents a trauma, pain, hurt that wouldn't be there if I hadn't taken a risk. Scars won't ever go away, they may lighten and can be concealed, but they'll always be there. 

I don't think I'll ever "get used" to the injuries and pain of having tender skin, but I certainly don't want to get callus and cover my body in deep tissue that cannot feel. Feeling is one of our amazing 5 senses! I want to be soft so when I bump into something it will leave a lasting impression or permanent mark.

For now excuse me while I'm covered in band aids while my new wounds heal. I need a little time and will be extra sensitive to bumping into someone...my wounds are a little fresh...but soon my scars will be a beautiful reminder of the healing and lasting impressions all over my scarred body.


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  1. UnknownJuly 26, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    Your writing is so poignant, Kathryn, and it touches my heart. You are so talented and I appreciate you sharing your gift. You are brave and incredible. I am blessed to call you friend.

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  2. UnknownJuly 26, 2015 at 9:11 PM

    Your writing is so poignant, Kathryn, and it touches my heart. You are so talented and I appreciate you sharing your gift. You are brave and incredible. I am blessed to call you friend.

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