Not everyone is okay with living like an open wound. But the
thing about open wounds is that, well, you aren’t
ignoring it. You’re healing; the fresh air can get to
it. It’s honest. You aren’t hiding who you are.
You aren’t rotting. People can give you advice on how
to heal without scarring badly. But on the other hand there
are some people who’ll feel uncomfortable around you.
Some will even point and laugh. But we all have
wounds.
— Warsan Shire