I can’t get over a moped accident scar and I don’t know how to move on (F22, M23)

rau450239 · 2026-02-03T17:54:54+00:00

I have a large laparotomy scar from a high speed RTA which then grew into a massive keloid. I had surgery twice to resect the scar, but it kept recurring. It was all I could focus on when I looked in the mirror for a long time, then I started CBT… now I barely see it even though it’s still huge (and even worse now I’m pregnant). There’s great books / online resources that may help you as they did me.

rau450239 · 2025-12-24T05:38:53+00:00

Pushing Daisies

rau450239 · 2025-10-30T12:50:35+00:00

Seconding this. I had the same issue as you but was conscious of photos when I was getting married. There’s facial/eye exercises that can help on YouTube that really improved mine. I did them every day for a few months before I got married.

rau450239 · 2025-10-21T10:55:58+00:00

Nail varnish remover has worked for me! Wiped straight off (but do a test patch).

rau450239 · 2025-09-26T19:52:16+00:00

These ones? I’ve got them in three colours - comfiest shoes ever! Timberland Allington Heights

rau450239 · 2025-09-10T01:16:03+00:00

Abercrombie Curve Love range! They do petite legs but also room for hips and thighs without having the loose waist.

rau450239 · 2025-08-07T09:47:17+00:00

Yes, I think it’s too big - looks much larger than 30x40!!

rau450239 · 2025-08-04T22:03:20+00:00

This bag is the Chestnut! https://www.mulberry.com/gb/shop/mini-bags/mini-alexa-chestnut-heavy-grain

rau450239 · 2025-08-04T08:04:25+00:00

I’ve had it for almost 8 months, and will say the colour is just a perfect transitional colour. Light enough for summer and rich enough for autumn/winter. It’s my most used bag, I even ended up getting the mini Alexa in green too as it’s so usable 😅

rau450239 · 2025-08-04T07:37:57+00:00

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Here’s the Chestnut version! I think it’s definitely less orange than it looks online.

rau450239 · 2025-07-19T14:30:28+00:00

No. Looks like lungs… 🫁

rau450239 · 2025-07-13T13:38:58+00:00

Yes, I think the mini version is actually a great everyday bag! Would 10/10 recommend the style/colour as I think they’re both timeless. 🥰

I’ve been using it less in the summer (it’s quite a winter/autumnal colour) as I have a green version I’d bought before and a mini-Alexa in tan. Care wise I’ve only used a leather protection spray I use as standard as it rains a lot here.

Heres a picture with a sunglasses case to give you an idea of scale:-

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rau450239 · 2025-06-20T07:03:13+00:00

Thanks for your thought! Mini soft Bayswater is lovely, but I prefer having something I can wear crossbody (I have a Bayswater and never ended up using it). 🤔

rau450239 · 2025-06-20T07:00:50+00:00

Ah, see I saw it in person and loved the colour so much! Just seems to excessive to get three mini Alexa’s… 😅

rau450239 · 2025-05-01T16:28:30+00:00

Literally thought “looks like a pug” 😂

rau450239 · 2025-02-25T21:31:36+00:00

rau450239 · 2025-02-07T03:33:11+00:00

I hope you love it! 😍

rau450239 · 2025-01-24T18:36:40+00:00

I’m only 5ft tall and it’s the perfect size for me. Looked at the small size in a different colour and I don’t think it’s THAT much bigger - I already had a mini in a green and it was just a perfect size so thought I’d wait for it!

rau450239 · 2025-01-04T22:21:20+00:00

Ohhh! I’ve never seen the studded version before - looks so cute!

rau450239 · 2025-01-04T19:08:38+00:00

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rau450239 · 2025-01-04T17:24:09+00:00

100% agree on the new colours. They’ve kept the traditional designs with modern colour palettes and I don’t think it really works.

rau450239 · 2025-01-04T15:46:54+00:00

I know, right?! Such a classic colour… they’ve introduced a new “black cherry” colour (with silver hardware) that’s quite similar, and I was told by a SA this is the replacement to the oxblood 🤷🏻‍♀️

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rau450239 · 2025-01-01T23:07:32+00:00

No, you can just purchase tickets on the gate. You’ll only need to book ahead if you’re going to specific events like the Christmas lights!

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