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The original was posted on /r/tifu by /u/laylamarie3 on 2025-08-12 05:48:26+00:00.

Years ago, I made choices that left scars across my thighs and wrist. At the time, I didn’t think about “future me” now, I hate them every single day. In the summer, I either roast in long sleeves and pants or deal with stares when people notice.

I want kids one day and I don’t want them looking at me thinking self harm is okay. It mentally drains me thinking my body is a permanent mark of being a bad example.

I’ve even gone to job interviews fully covered, no matter how hot it is, just to avoid questions. But part of me worries that when I finally land a placement, the work uniform might be short sleeve or shorts and I’ll get discriminated against, maybe even lose out on a job before I can prove myself.

The weird thing is, in my personal life, friends and people I’ve dated have never judged me for them or looked at me differently. But strangers? Whole different story. And fixing them isn’t an option right now laser and treatments are way out of my budget.

The fuck up is that I never thought about how much this would impact my future not just my comfort, but my career. If anyone has miracle fixes on a budget, “future me” would really appreciate it.

TL;DR Didn’t think about how my actions would affect “future me” now I have scars I can’t afford to fix, worry about discrimination at work, and still roast in long sleeves at job interviews.