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The Beauty of Scars

A journey of Self-Acceptance and Empowerment; based on a true story.

By G.A.L. GracePublished 12 months ago 3 min read
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There once was a young women named lily who had a scar on her left cheek. She had gotten it when she was a child, playing in the woods behind her house. She had been running and tripped, falling into a sharp rock that left a deep gash on her face.

Growing up, Lily was self-conscious about her scar. She would avoid looking at herself in the mirror and would always try to cover it with maekup. She was afraid that people would judge her.

As she got older, Lily started to realize that her scar was part of who she was. It was a reminder of the strength and resilience that she possessed. She began to see it as a badge of honor, a symbol of all that she had overcome.

One day, Lily was walking through the park when she was a young girl with a scar on her forehead. The girl looked sad and embarrassed, just like Lily used to feel. Lily walked up to her and smiled, telling her that she had a scar too. She showed the girl her cheek and told her how she had gotten it.

The girl's eyes widened in amazement. She had never met anyone else with such a visible scar before. Lily could see the fear melting from the girl's face as she realized she wasn't alone.

From that day on, Lily made it her mission to help other people who were struggling with their identity because of a scar. She started a support group for people with scars and would speak at schools and community centers about the importance of self acceptance.

Lily had come to realize that her scar was a gift. It had given her the strength and courage to help others in need; she was grateful for it everyday.

Self Acceptance

The journey of self acceptance can be a long and difficult one. It involves learning to love and appreciate oneself, despite one’s flaws or imperfections. It can involve a lot of introspection, self-reflection, and self-care. It can be a process or learning to let go of negative self-talk, and to embrace one’s strengths and unique qualities.

Sociologists view self acceptance as an important component of individual well-being and social harmony. Self-acceptance can be seen as a way to challenge dominant social norms and expectations, and to embrace diversity and difference. Sociologists also consider the role of social structures and institutions in shaping individuals attitudes and behaviours. For example, social norms around beauty and body image can influence individuals’ self acceptance. Sociologists may also study the ways in which social movements and activism can promote self-acceptance and challenge social norms.

Activism - Activism is the action of campaigning for or working towards social or political change. Activism can take many forms, such as protests, demonstrations, petitions, and community organising.

Empowerment

Empowerment is about giving oneself the tools and resources to make positive changes in one’s ice. It can involve developing a sense of agency and control over one’s life, and developing the confidence and skills to pursue one’s goals. Empowerment can come from within, but it can Aldo come from external sources, such as supportive friends and family or access to education and resources.

Sociologists view empowerment as a complex process that involves both individual and collective action. Empowerment can be seen as a way to address power imbalances and social inequalities. Sociologists also consider the role of social structures and institutions in hapinthe opportunities and resources available to individuals and groups. Empowerment can be seen as a way to challenge and transform these structures and institutions, and to creat more equitable and just societies.

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G.A.L. Grace

I began writing at 12, but struggled to gain positive results from my work. I joined vocal with the hope that my writing may mean something to at least one person. My greatest ambition is to become an author; to educate and please others.

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  • Sagar Karn12 months ago

    Interesting perspective.

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