I know this is a fun lighthearted sub, but the problem I'm encountering is a bit dark in origin.. I've got some really deep, obvious, still red scars on both wrists (despite their being well over a year old), and it's almost always one of the first things people notice when I meet them. If I meet a guy I don't really give a shit and just tell them what's up, professional contacts I tell it was surgery but the stitches ripped out (I'm sure plenty know better but they rarely ask again), but I have no idea what to tell women I'm hoping to attract. Should I just lie and hope they believe me? Is there any remotely positive way of broaching the subject of suicide? Should I only go for emo girls? That part of my life is in the past, but I feel like there's really no way to be like "Oh that? Don't worry I got sober and stopped wanting to die so it's cool." Any tips appreciated, but please don't just say long sleeves... I live in the south, and I look way better in short sleeves anyway.
Edit: could/should I cover them with makeup? I can't believe I only just thought of this..