does anyone have any physical faults or imperfections that they have to live with, that gets you down ?

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or any injuries you have that cant be treated? how do you cope with this in the realisation its a superficial society thats based on looks and material wealth?

Answer 1

I have a short left arm, since I was thirteen, from a broken arm. I baled hay which meant I put it into the barn, to do that you had to throw it above you head my left elbow can not go above my head. (You figure out how did it). I have had a broken vertebra which cause me a great deal of pain yet I work and handle heavy bags of concrete (80 pounds). Is that enough physical defects, I have more. Life deals you bad hands with which you live or die from.

Answer 2

Hey there Coop:

Sure, we all do because no one is perfect except God. I have many faults and imperfections.

My nose is too big
I have gaind lots of wgt because of my meds (I hate it)
I have whip like scars all over my back from a car accident
I have a scar that is 26 inches long from pelvic reconstructive srgery, hip surgery.
Stretch marks from my first son...incredible the amount
My left side is much weaker than the right due to the car accident
I detest using my cane when I must
I hate being in pain every day all day, but at least I can walk which they said I would not
I do not like the way that I look, I don't feel pretty anymore
I hate getting in the car and having to physically lift my left leg to put it in the car
A girls worst nightmare...ugly feet

My mental illnesses can't be fixed, but I try my hardest to keep them in control

I have physical illnesses also that can't be cured, but can be controlled

How do I cope?
Most of the time I accept things as they are...things.

For the injuries sustained in the car accident, I was never to walk again and I would not accept that at all, so I worked and worked hard until 1 day I moved my toes and it progressed from there, I even had 2 vaginal deliveries after that and I was not supposed to. So with that, I walk, run (only when kids are in trouble), hell I can sit on the floor and then get up. Painfully get up, but I can still do it. I was blessed.

Physical illnesses, well I tolerate them, can't make the go away so I accept them.

Mental illnesses, I tolerate them most of the time, there are some times that are very difficult for the other times. I wish it wasn't so, but it is. I find the mental illnesses I have are the hardest to carry out of this whole load. There are times I want to give in sure, but that is when I call on friends and family to pick me up before I hit the floor.

Be safe and be well.
Love, J x

Answer 3

I have a disease that means my brain and my nervous system dont talk to one another properly. That in turn means I have some physical problems that people know about, like a limited ability to walk, poor gait and balance, and the medication I take has caused me to gain a lot of weight. There are more personal issues I choose not to tell many people. All of this can be hard to live with, yes, and sometimes on my lower days it seems hugely unfair.

On the other hand - I'm lucky to be alive, and Im also fortunate in that I still have enough mobility to work and drive, and to enjoy a life that could potentially have been very limited.

In a superficial society, sometimes its not a bad thing to know that there are more important things than looks and money. Neither of these things mean much if you dont have the physical ability to enjoy them.

Answer 4

Yea, I'm fat and sometimes it gets me down because no matter how hard I try, I can never loose the weight and keep it off. When I feel horrible about it, I just find BBW models on the internet to give me a boost, it helps so see others who look like me have such great self esteem. Then I think, well at least I am not so fat that I can't live everyday life, I can work, take care of my family, swim go out and have a good time, there are other fat people way worse off then me!

Answer 5

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does anyone have any physical faults or imperfections that they have to live with, that gets you down ?
or any injuries you have that cant be treated? how do you cope with this in the realisation its a superficial society thats based on looks and material wealth?

Answer 6

Well first I want to say that Julian's answer is amazing. Second you are going through a rough time, but everone goes through it and even if it seems like others are happy many feel very empty and try to fill the void with worldy things. You are doing the right thing by praying and turning to God. He will never let you down and you can always trust him. And remember that Heaven is Gods free gift to every person in this world and all we have to do if love and accpet him. It is always hard to change at first becuase Satan doesnt want you to and he will make it hard. Others may not like your change becuase they can be jealous of your faith and love. But God will help you meet other people that are kind and look to heaven as well. -I hope this helps. Never lose your faith

Answer 7

I have an ugly scar on my hip from having a cist removed a few years ago. it really only bothers me when people make comments about it. If people politely ask what it is or if I was hurt (the most popular theory), I don't mind and I'll gladly answer. But I hate those people who feel the need to make nasty comments or try to belittle me for an imperfection.

Answer 8

i have a scar running from the bridge of my nose, along the side of my nose, to about a centimeter above my lip. two years ago i was diving and hit a rock. i know this will be with me forever, because i cant get rid of a scar completely. even though i feel like some people see my scar first, thats okay because im used to it. its like judging apperance before getting to know me. its wrong, but i dont think people cant help 'judging a book by its cover.' ive grown into it almost, and it makes me look intimidating, like a pirate.

if i was more uncomfortable with how my scar looked, i think people would be able to sense that, and give me more trouble for it. like its easier to kick someone down when they already are down, if that makes sense, even though its horrible.. don't you hate our superficial society?

Answer 9

Yes, I was born with a defective spine. I am in pain from the moment that I wake up till the moment I go to sleep. I've gotten used to it. It is not surgically fixable, and I refuse to become addicted to painkillers, so I deal with it.
It doesn't at all affect my looks or my job, so that's not an issue.
Lots of people have way worse things than I do. I don't feel sorry for myself. But I will whine when it hurts really badly......

Edit: Clarissa J, your answer was perfect!

Answer 10

I have spina bifida. A large bump on the top of my ***, and a sway back as well. Makes clothes fit funny. Also have a twisted weak ankle so I walk a little funny. It was hard as a kid but easier now. At least I can walk. And I can make a living. Does no good to dwell on it. You play the cards you are dealt and make life the best you can.