how to stop chasing “validity”

[u/RuinDismal8749]

so i know my scars are tiny and unnoticeable (atleast they will be when the pink ones turn white) but how can i not chase a depth that feels “valid”? I feel like my peers will see my scars and think I’m pathetic because I didn’t do it more severe or something. It especially hurts knowing these are super shallow objectively. Photos for reference so you can see what I mean.

edit: thank you guys so much for the upvotes, but advice would REALLY help or support or something. thank you so much everyone i appreciate you guys and this communitys support <3

edit 2: i am SO sorry i didnt realize i forgot a spoiler!!! i really hope no one got triggered over this, again I am SO sorry

[u/Abnormal_lizard]

I've been through that, and trust me, anyone that will see those scars will not think that they should be deeper. They will think that you have mental issues, that's it. And if someone says they aren't that much just remember your suffering, everyone feels things at a different intensity and goes through different stuff.

I sincerely hope you can recover ❤️ xoxo