Do you ever feel judged for having stretched ear?

At first, I think because I was only 13 when I started, I was being more judged. But the older I get the less I get judged. I find it also makes a difference what plugs/tunnels I have in. When I have my amethyst plugs they just tell me they’re pretty. When I have my steel tunnels in they tend to be more rude. Something I find very odd though, is that being a CNA working in retirement homes, I am judged far less than when I’m working with people under 50yrs. My residents who are all 65+ years old all love my stretched ears. It’s their children who judge me more.

Yes, literally my boss talks about putting padlocks on my ears

Yes, I’ve been judged by family, coworkers, and random people passing by me. The first thing I get asked by them is always, “Is that a hole in your ear?!” Then followed by “Take it out, I wanna see how big it is!” Some call me crazy, others will just say if that’s what I like then it’s none of their business why I did it. I’ve never had anyone become aggressive over it but, I’ve had people question my mental health! I just laugh it off and tell them to have a good day.

I feel judged by my whole appearance but have had specific comments on my ears usually when at my childrens school. I dont care what people think about me but sometimes it’s annoying when my childrens teachers dont take me seriously because of how I look. Having stretched ears doesnt make me care any less about my childrens education and they learned very quickly that I am willing to fight for proper education for my children.

Yes, do I care , no.