LIBRE: Social Interactions

After a burn injury, social interactions can be difficult. The tools, resources, and stories below are designed to help you build confidence and get back out there.

Resources

Explore articles with advice from other burn survivors about social interactions after a burn injury.

Article
What to Expect: Getting Back Out There

When I visit people in the hospital as a Phoenix S...

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Article
What Does it Mean When Someone Stares At Your...

We can’t control being stared at, but we have choi...

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Article
"I Don't See Your Scars:" Understanding Micro...

Learn how even well-intended comments can invalida...

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Understanding How to Respond to "Sorry" After...

Loss can be difficult for people outside of the si...

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Getting Back Out There

Tools for Social Empowerment

As a newly injured burn survivor, the thought of "getting back out there" can be stressful and overwhelming. With the help of this course, you'll be able to identify skills to feel comfortable with social interactions, learn about rehearsing your response to strangers, and feel better about how to manage conversations about your injury.

Survivor Stories

Explore personal stories about social interactions after a burn injury.

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John O’Leary: Choosing to Become a Beacon of...

In 1987, John O’Leary was a curious nine-year-old...

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Article
Taking Off The Mask

Hiding behind a mask meant hiding my pain, the sev...

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Article
Experiencing Ableism as a Burn Survivor

When I look at my life, I have found that I'm face...

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For additional resources, check Social Interaction After a Burn Injury (MSKTC fact sheet).

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Recovery after a burn injury is physical—emotional—social. You don't have to travel that journey alone. Choose from a variety of connection opportunities to find hope, healing, and fellowship on your terms.