For years, I didn’t wear bracelets. I didn’t want to bring attention to the scars on my arms. I wore long sleeves whenever I could, even in the spring and summer. I felt hideous. Because of Lichen Planus, a horrible skin disease, my skin itched like crazy and it left my arms, legs, stomach and back marked with scabs for a year and a half. The scars have slowly faded over time and I’m happy to wear pretty bracelets like these again. More importantly, when I look at the marks now, they remind me that I survived a tough time. I’m proud of myself because I came out of it much stronger, and for that I am thankful. #loveyourscars