SURGERY SCAR; Overcoming Hardships Essay

I didn't write my essay yet, but I have a topic in mind. I wanted to talk about this surgery scar I have ever since I was a little baby because of a heart condition/disease.

But the thing is, I don't know where the essay will "lead to". I don't know if I should say something like "I learned not to care when others look at my scar", but that sounds so common and unoriginal.

I know I'm not really being specific, but can someone guide me through this?
Thanks!

Good morning.

Well, you won't know how the piece will turn out unless you write it. I suggest you begin with an outline or a list of the things you definately want to talk about in your paper. Do you want to tell how you got the scar? Do you want to talk about how you live with it? Do you want to discuss how it has changed your life? How you are a better/worse person because of it? How you have learned to adapt and make it a part of your everyday life?

The requirements of the assignment will play a large part in what is appropriate for the piece, so whatever it is, make sure it answers the prompt and stays on topic.

Do a little brainstorming, write a quick rough draft, see where it goes.

I hope this helps you get started.

Regards,
Gloria
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