I don't look at them so much as scars but more as calluses. No permanent damage done. That said, they did toughen up my tender spots so I could continue the long walk. My soul is improved for having made the journey.
Nor was I overly ostracized, having been blessed with a partner who understands what's going on and supports/supported my hours online day and night. In fact, I haven't contributed much other than my focus (my original mission was to understand and "know" the truth and thus help to build the Morphic Field to help other humans "know"). That said, it was an honor, actually, a privilege to be a tiny grain of sand on this particular beach, along with the many of you who have done so very much.