“My Scar Day” Transcript
Easton: When I was a baby, my head was not the same as other people’s. My skull was shaped like a football and it got stuck together too early. Because it was stuck, my brain could not grow. So, the doctor at CHOC cut it so that it could grow. Every year we celebrate the day I had my surgery. It’s called my scar day.
Easton: It’s important to celebrate my scar day because it shows how brave I was and how I survived.
Abby (Easton’s mom): We wanted him to build a healthy perception of his body and his scar. We wanted him to know the story of it.
Abby: So, Easton has had a very long health journey at CHOC. He was diagnosed with craniosynostosis and it’s scary as a family to watch your child go into surgery.
Easton: I like CHOC because they help people survive and when there’s someone in need they help them.
Abby: CHOC really focuses on taking care of the patient and including the family in the discussions. I’m so grateful for that.
Easton: It shows how people have hearts inside them, and how grateful and thankful they are for everything they have.
Abby: Kids at school have asked him about his scar and if he didn’t know about it he could easily be embarrassed, ashamed or unprepared. Preparing kids for those conversations helps them feel more confident and empowered.
Easton: I like helping others because when they have a hard time, it’s always a good time to help them.
Abby: He loves to give hugs. He loves to wipe tears. He’s just very sensitive and emotional. I think that makes him special because his emotions are well beyond his years.
Easton: It’s okay to be different and not perfect. My scar makes me stronger each day.
