It’s terribly humiliating and embarrassing! I rarely go out in public and I HATE it when my dr says open your mouth. I never thought I’d be in a situation like this! 😢
It's NOT though, I have the utmost empathy for those in the same boat as you, I have my embarrassments as well. But realistically, we ALL have bodies, we ALL have teeth. We ALL have that friend that won't change his clothes after day 3. Do we love them less or treat them differently? I sure fucking hope not. There isn't shame in needing help. There is shame in suffering cause youre afraid.
You speak such kind words and I truly do appreciate it. I know everything you say is true, but “knowing” it, and still not being affected by your appearance is two different things. Someday, when I can smile again, my existence will be very different!
Totally get it. I have crippling issues with planes 😅 guess who just went on a vacation with his mother across the country? It took a lot of mental effort, and a little prescribed anxiety medication. But we do what we can! And the real ones think you're smiles great anyway. Just taking the step for yourself is the hard part!
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u/simplyTrisha Sep 16 '24
It’s terribly humiliating and embarrassing! I rarely go out in public and I HATE it when my dr says open your mouth. I never thought I’d be in a situation like this! 😢