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cuts and swimming
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So my friends are going swimming and they've asked me along too. They've picked a date they know i can do so no chance of bailing out with the "i've got plans" excuse. It's just there's going to be so many people there and my cuts and scars are so noticeable... I know there'll be some comments from freinds, and they'll ask why... but i don't want to tell them, it's not that i don't want them knowing persay, it's just that i can' face telling them. Only my best friend knows. Any advice? sorry bit of a long-winded rant :P x
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You could just say you aren't comfortable showing your body in front of so many people if they ask why you're wearing it, I'm sure they'll understand that
If you really have to get out of swimming can you say it's your time of the month? No one will check that!
Also, maybe if you think like this: do you study in detail everyone at the swimming pools (including your friends) arms, legs etc? Probably not. So doubt people will be staring at yours even if it seems like it. Something to think about? I know it's easier to say than do though!