I received muscle grafts on my legs after a serious car crash. I want to be confident and don’t want to feel as if I have to cover my legs in public, but I’m nervous that people will ask questions or stare at me. What would be the right response if they do? —Lucy, 16, California

Here’s what I don’t want you to do: Walk around with your head down. If people gawk, smile at them. If they ask what happened, say: “I was in a car crash. But thanks to some awesome doctors and nurses and physical therapists, I am getting around just fine. Isn’t that incredible?” You’ve got this, Lucy.