The Trauma of Reading Cormac McCarthy - Story of a Disappearing Scar 

Enjoyed not only the story but the telling of the story. I’m glad this scar holds beautiful memories for you. I think the scars of the soul linger longer than physical scars. Thank you.

Great story. Thanks for sharing.

Loved that story. When I was 3 in the 1950's I watched my cowboy hero Roy Roger on TV daily. One day I fell and my tooth went through my lip and I started to bleed. Since I am a hemophiliac the bleeding would not stop. After days of plasma infusions with no positive results my arms and hands were in so much pain and I cried no more needles. That day my parents said Roy Rogers sent me some of his blood and did I want it. "Oh yes," and finally the bleeding stopped. I am deeply connected to that little boy still and that experience taught me lessons I have needed throughout life.

Such a sweet story. I loved how you could have wanted to forget that scar because it must’ve been a traumatic experience for a child, but you gave it a deeper meaning for yourself. So now when you look back at that experience you smile.

I can 100% relate to feeling disconnected with my past. I moved States two times as a kid and it really does feel like a different version of me lived in each of the States. When I go back and visit its always such a surreal feeling.

Nothing beats a personal story told well. Thanks. My son is now 44 but when he was twelve and in junior high school playing field hockey he got hit above the eye. He was vehement in his condemnation of the boy who raised his hockey stick above the limit but he looked forward to the scar he knew he would have. Trouble is, he didn't need stitches and the hospital closed him up with butterfly closures too skillfully applied. "Chicks did scars" he would say when people asked about the injury. And the outcome? No scar. It closed over so neatly that he never looked like a gangster as he'd hoped. 😀

Loved your scar story! I used to have a scar on my forehead too, which also required stitches! I was chasing a friend while playing tag, and she instinctively swung a metal gate behind her to keep me back. I was close behind and unable to stop in time, so I split my forehead.😆I think my scar is completely invisible now as well. So glad you're loving All the Pretty Horses! It was my third favorite book of 2023. 🥲

Aw this really resonates! I have a scar too, on my chin, and every time I feel it I get taken right back to the moment I got it. But I too have so much trouble connecting with my past kid self, I can’t fathom that I’m the same person I was then. This is such a powerful story !!

Thanks for sharing. I believe the big thing that keeps me connected to my childhood self, apart from scars, are the relics of pop culture. The films, stories, music, books, etc., that I took in as a child reach across the years and ask me to share them with myself and experience them all over again with fresh eyes.

I remember you told me this story couple of times. It is so heart warming and scary at the same time - little boy who loves his mom very much. I think this memory will stay with you for the rest of your life even without the scar.

Best wishes with what you choose to read. I'm currently reading the Count of Monte Cristo. I might be some time! Good luck to your channel.