Insecurities

[mimi999999999]

So I wanted to participate in school more and make more friends by deciding to tryout for a sport. The tryouts are in less than 24 hours and I’m extremely nervous. I’m even contemplating whether or not I should just stay home or go to tryouts.

The sport I am trying out for is basketball. I am an ideal height, but I’m not very experienced with the sport.

I also have scars/marks on my legs, and if I make it on the team, I don’t want those to show! What should I do!? Any advice?

[davebro]

But you were upset because your dad wouldn't let you wear a skirt to school - wouldn't that show the scars on your legs?

[roopower]

Go for the tryout, it won't help your self esteem if you back out and you will regret it. It's not easy but the scars don't matter in the scheme of things, you may have to explain them to the curious but it will get you talking to people. Good luck.

[chanel5]

The scars don't matter. Even scars that are evidence of your insecurity (ie scars left by voluntary cutting) are much more important in your own mind than they will be to anyone else.
so please do not let yourself dwell on those or torment yourself by imagining what other people might be thinking.
try out for basketball. even if you don't make the team, you will have taken a step forward, and that is important for your sense of achievement.
Good luck. Things will not always be so difficult. It does get easier as you get older.

[Peter Pedant]

try out!

[mimi999999999]

Update: Guys I tried out and I made the team! Thanks so much for your advice it helped a lot!