I too have had the same problems in life but when people ask me I am very open I want them to know about my band. I have always dated men that were unworthy of me I took care of them supported them and taken care of them. I too tried the online line dating and it was great til they saw a picture of me. That seemed to always scare them off but what I have come to relize is that the person you are with should love you for who you are scars, ports and all. Don't be ashamed of your band let them know you made the choice to live agian.