If someone asks about them, it's okay to politely say that you'd rather not talk about it. [substeps] For instance, you could say something like, " i'd rather not talk about that, " or, " it's a long story, but now isn't the time to tell it.
[header] How to answer questions about self harm scars [title] Don't feel obligated to talk about the scars. [step] Your scars are personal. If you don't want to tell anyone how they occurred, you don't have to.