How to tell family and friends? Started by: Hannah

Hi Hannah,

I haven’t had my surgery yet. But when I have it, I actually don’t plan to tell anyone (apart from my boyfriend, who I live with and will be looking after me!) I wear a lot of padding so I’m actually just aiming to recreate that size.

It’s a tricky situation with dads! You always will be his little girl…but, he did talk to you after the tattoo (eventually). So, he’ll get over it even if he never likes it, I’m sure! 🙂

With work, my friend had to tell her work because she often had to carry heavy boxes & files which she knew she wouldn’t be able to do for a while.

If your job doesn’t involve heavy lifting or too much movement, and your work clothes are fairly modest (or like me you already wear a lot of padding) I don’t suppose you would NEED to tell them.

Is your surgery soon? Best of luck! 🙂

Hi @hannahfrances i’ve only told my mum, boyfriend and my really close friends. i haven’t told the rest of my family and i’m not really planning too either. Also just told work i was going on holiday – although the people i work with are extremely nice and non judgmental i still want to keep it to myself. If people ask me if i have i’m going to tell them the truth but as far as telling people about it i wont be.
Good luck with telling your family if you decide to! 🙂