Magdalena’s Story

When I was in primary school I used to stay at my grandma’s house when my parents had to work long hours. One part of the house was occupied by my mum’s younger brother who had a German Shepherd. One day when I was about to leave, this dog bit me [next to my mouth].

The first thing that came to my mind when I saw myself in the mirror with a bleeding red hole in my face, was that I will not go to school the next day. Thanks to my mom’s efforts, I was operated the next day by the best doctor in the hospital. Howe… — The first thing that came to my mind when I saw myself in the mirror with a bleeding red hole in my face, was that I will not go to school the next day. Thanks to my mom’s efforts, I was operated the next day by the best doctor in the hospital. However, this did not prevent the scar from being clearly visible.

I could not understand why it happened to me, also, why my uncle did not decide to put the dog down. Later, each time I went to my grandma’s house the dog was there. He was locked in another room, but I could hear him barking. To make me feel better… — I could not understand why it happened to me, also, why my uncle did not decide to put the dog down. Later, each time I went to my grandma’s house the dog was there. He was locked in another room, but I could hear him barking. To make me feel better my mum told me that my uncle cried. It did not release my pain. I could not look at myself, I also realised that I will never become a model.

After two weeks I went back to school and, as expected, all eyes were on me. News spread quickly and a few stitches were not yet removed. I felt very insecure. Even later in high school, one boy called me a Joker from the Batman movie. To make me fe… — After two weeks I went back to school and, as expected, all eyes were on me. News spread quickly and a few stitches were not yet removed. I felt very insecure. Even later in high school, one boy called me a Joker from the Batman movie. To make me feel better, my mom promised to try laser therapy, but this never happened. People say that the scar is not visible...but I know it is there. I see it in every picture of me.

Last year I consulted a plastic surgeon. He said that it is possible to reduce the scar by 70%, but it must be opened and I have this fear that something may go wrong. I cannot decide if I want to do it. Besides, you should not open scars. This only… — Last year I consulted a plastic surgeon. He said that it is possible to reduce the scar by 70%, but it must be opened and I have this fear that something may go wrong. I cannot decide if I want to do it. Besides, you should not open scars. This only brings pain.

Painting it gold reminded me that I should show more gratitude. I did not lose my life that day. Also gratitude to my mom.

I still feel [insecure], but it is different. Now it is only about me.. my acceptance.

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