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I’ve hinted at what this post is all about in my tattoo post. Remember?
Lost? How about this picture? After all, it was this shot that made me realize something was very very wrong with my body.
Still lost? How about a little help?
Yep. I was crooked like a question mark. I have scoliosis. I had been checked at school six months before and had no indication of a curve. Within six months, this had set in. I had a double curve that got so severe I started having problems with my heart, lungs, and digestive system. This picture was taken in July, and in September of that same year I had a full spinal fusion. I can move my neck and have a little movement in my hips, but other than that I’m fused into perfect posture with titanium rods.
After surgery, I became a little self-conscious about my scar. After all, it’s almost a foot long, and have you seen how Forest Gump got teased for having scoliosis?!? I’ve gone back and forth about just wearing my mom’s dress for the wedding so that I could cover up my scar. But, I tried on the other dress today, and I’ve finally decided that I love this dress and that my scar is just a part of me that will be showcased. Are you anxious to see the dress?!?
OK, OK, I’ll quit teasing you!
Love this shot.
(I can so rock that back! Yes, I got sunburned in odd spots today!)
No signs of scoli-oli-osis here!
Too much booty in the pants! Dance!
*All personal pictures
Rock it Skunk! I think the tattoo is pretty darn amazing and your story is even more amazing. I love how perfectly it lines up with the seam on your dress, which you look spectacular in!
You look great in that dress, and I just love the last pic/caption combo 
You look spectacular. Don’t worry about the scar… you’re the only one who is critical of it, I promise.
What a BEAUTIFUL dress! And I love the story behind your tattoo. Thank you for sharing!
I love your tattoo! It comes off as bold and confident and looks great. And your dress! It’s so lovely! You look amazing in it. And you’re going to rock that dance floor at your wedding!
I love your tattoo!! And way to rock your scar!
I have a scar that runs from just below my neck allll the way down to my belly button (open heart surgery). I am a bit self-conscious, but will be rocking a sweetheart strapless dress anyways. Love it or hate it it’s a part of me and I am trying my hardest to embrace it!
Love your tattoo! And you are ROCKING that dress, seriously you look gorgeous.
exACTLY. your scar (and corresponding tattoo) are a part of you- the you that el skunko wants to marry fo life.
…i don’t know what i said ‘el skunko’ instead of mr. s. guess he needed some spanish flair.
You look great! I can hardly see the tattoo, much less anything else.
The dress looks great! The scar is a story of your life now, don’t even worry about it. Just important that you’re healthy and happy!
I love the dress you look AMAZ, and that tattoo it’s really fun.
Aw that looks amazing on you! I have kyphosis (the opposite of scoliosis) that hasn’t been fixed. I was so self-conscious about my back when picking out a dress. But ya know what? I decided to own it. I’m sure I’m too hard on myself anyways. It’s all about confidence!
Seriously, you look great, and that’s an awesome tattoo!
Thank you guys so much! I can’t wait to rock this on the big day!
You look amazing! As women we are too hard on ourselves and what society thinks we should look like. You are a stronger person for over coming scoliosis. The scar is meaningful and the tattoo so clever! I’d love to have your figure, scar included!
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Mrs. Skunk, Atlanta Age and Occupation: 23, Post baccalaureate student Fiance's Age and Occupation: 29, Mechanical Designer Engagement Date: February 13, 2011 Wedding Date: November 2011 Venue: Neverland Farms About Me: I’m a Georgia peach born and raised in the dirty dirty. I love reading, baking lots of sweets and forcing them on my friends, and most of all, rock climbing. I am in the process of applying to graduate school in physical therapy and I work at farmers’ markets around town selling bread for a local bakery. The mister and I met while rock climbing just over two years ago and have been inseparable ever since. Our climbing friends mean the world to us and have played an integral role in our relationship. We’re planning a barnyard shindig filled with good food, good friends, and lots of love.
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