battle wounds

so i've realized that bjj, has given me some pretty crazy battle wounds. black eyes busted lips, hematomas, bruises galore, and for the most part i just kinda look at them and laugh. well im not going to lie they have become kind of a nuisance recently.... for instance, i had a college professor who was dead positive that i was in an abusive relationsship because, of the basically grip marks on my arms, the fat and occasionally bloody lips, and even a black eye. well i was working today, and i've got horrible bruises on my arms from training... and since my work shirt is short sleeved, some of the members were really worried about me... i dont know, just slightly embarassing. im proud of my battle wounds, but i hate people thinking im gettting abused. because i was abused in a relationship, and i got out of that situation.

oh and some how i have a lovely bruise on my chest, thank you Diana... you bruised my boob while controlling me from inside my guard... you kick butt!