Scar Power is a company whose mission is to educate and empower women with scars to overcome their insecurities, build confidence, and step into their power. Its purpose is to create a safe community that encourages women to be themselves, love themselves, and celebrate themselves despite any limitations they feel they may have.
The Name Explained
Scar Power is a play on the phrase “star power.” When we think of the expression star power, we usually think of celebrities with the authority to influence and effect people, those who have the power to use their name to obtain whatever they want. Scar Power is the idea that your scar also brings influence and authority, but only if it’s viewed and used in the right way. The majority of people view their scars as imperfections; something takes away from them and/or restricts them, which keeps them in a victim mentality. I certainly did. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Your scars don’t define you. YOU DEFINE YOU. You are a whole person separate from your scars, one who has the ability to love, to give, to impact people’s lives in a way that only you can. You just have to realize it.
The Tagline Explained
“The wound is the place where the light enters you.”
A Wrinkle in Time, Movie
I thought for a long time that my scar was holding me back, that I couldn’t express myself the way I wanted or wear the kind of clothes I wanted. However, I realize now that my scar is a gift. My scar is the place where the light entered me, and I am now able to reflect that light back out to the world; most importantly, to share my story and be an inspiration to others. Likewise, it can be that for you too.
The tagline, Presence, Freedom, Authenticity is explained in terms of the light.
Presence
Stepping into the light. Knowing who you are and whose you are. Being consciously present and aware of the power you possess.
Freedom
Becoming the light. Breaking from your old story and creating a new identity. Letting go of your past to become free.
Authenticity
Shining your light. Being your true self and full spirit; uninhibited by fear, other people’s opinions, and your own limitations. Free to be who you truly are.
To sum it up, we only have one life, one chance to do it right. To live it worrying, hiding, stressing, and playing small, like I did, will only diminish your life, diminish your gifts, and diminish your power. Your scars can be the way to your true source of power.
Use them.
Hi Ameerah,
This is awesome. I am so grateful that you are doing this. I think that those of us who “suffer” with this “condition” are like this silenced group who doesn’t want to be seen or heard, don’t want attention drawn to us because if we are noticed then our scars are noticed. Most ailments, diseases are wide known and draw attention with thoughts of empathy, concern and even research, for us, the attention is awkward stares and embarrassing questions. I am so proud that a beautiful young lady such as yourself is bringing light to this condition, a positive light. I only wish that I had the confidence in my youth that you now have. I wasted so many years of my life hiding behind my scars, and continue to do so. I want to step out, but fear is real. Not so much about people’s opinion of me, I’ve long gotten past that, but it’s more of my own mindset. In my own mind my body is grotesque, ugly and embarrassing. I don’t even think it is worthy of presenting to anyone. Why would any man want to look at it for the rest of their life? I know I certainly wouldn’t – given the choice. So it’s not so much the mindset of others that is the priority. It is our own.
Hi Nicole,
Thank you sooo much for your comment! I really appreciate you taking the time to respond and share your thought, I think it will be very helpful and inspiring for others as well. You summed it up perfectly and I agree with you 100%! One of the reasons that I wanted to start this company is because I don’t want other women wasting years of their lives worrying and not living because of their scars like I did. There’s so many other things that women can be focused on to move their lives forward and to grow in love and confidence. Mindset is definitely the ultimate key to overcome, otherwise, you’re just blocking your intuition and opportunities that you never realized were trying to reach you. Looking forward to talking with you soon!
Thank you!!
Thank you for sharing your story and your honesty. You are right when you say it’s your mindset. I came from an abusive neglected family. A mother that was jealous of me and on one or more occasions put me in harms way. In my teenage years I started self-mutilation. I had inconspicuous scars which I made worse and until this day in my 50’s I so regret what I did. My mother is long gone, past away. 19 years ago however, I still resent her because of her I hurt myself. Yes I will wear a dress, shorts, but I feel extremely self-conscious about the scars on my legs that are more pronounced. Now then when I was younger I put on make up cover-up to make them look less visible. I want to be free in my mind and I’m not. I am a prisoner of the past. I feel I am hostage in my own mind. I’m trying so hard to change my mindset but It is really challenging.
Thank you so much for your comment and I’m sorry to hear about the things you’ve gone through. Life isn’t a simple process; there’s lots of twists and turns and with them comes lessons we need to learn in order to grow. The pain of what we go through in life feels enormous, especially when we hold onto the negative energy and trap it inside of us. It’s only when we can take a step back from being so close to the issues that we can gain a different perspective and release those emotions, whether it’s dealing with physical or emotional scars. Total ACCEPTANCE of what is, what has been, and of yourself is the solution, along with forgiveness. I want you to know that you are the only one keeping yourself trapped, but you also have all the power you need within you to change. I know it’s challenging, it’s a process, and you may have to take baby steps, but you can do it! Keep going!
-Ameerah
HELLO BEAUTIFUL AMEERAH!
WOW!!
WHAT AN AMAZING
LIFE ALTERING TRUE AUTHENTIC TESTIMONY
YOU HAVE TO SHARE WITH SO MANY OTHERS OF
US THAT HAD HIDDEN
OUR SCARS FROM OTHERS FOR YEARS OUT OF EMBARRASSMENT OR SHAME WHETHER THEY WERE INTERNAL PAINFUL TRAUMA
SECRET SCARS
(like mine) or LIKE YOURS SELF-HIDDEN OR COULD BE SEEN OUTWARD IF YOU ALLOWED THEM!!
WHICH IS WHAT YOU DID!
👍❤️
OUR SCARS INDEED ARE PART OF OUR BODY, STORY AND JOURNEY TO OUTREACH
TO OTHERS!!
I AM SO PROUD OF YOU MY WARRIOR SISTER!💪
Anita
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Thank you so much Anita!! I appreciate your beautiful words and am so glad that we have connected through our amazing journeys! I look forward to getting to know you and working with you!
Ameerah