But the keyword "abuse" began attaching to her name like a barnacle. Initially, it was framed as her overcoming abuse. Then, slowly, the narrative shifted. It wasn't about what happened to Elana anymore. It was about what Elana was allegedly doing to those around her.

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Acknowledge that your distress is completely valid. Skin trauma is not an issue of superficial vanity; it affects how you interface with the world.

We must move from denial to awareness. Healing begins when we choose safety over silence