Tattoos Anyone?

[gigi2690]

If you're expressing what's in your heart, a tattoo is completely worth it. It's grounding. You didn't pick your body. Or even your behaviors because you have ptsd. I look at my tattoos, and I feel more comfortable in my own skin and more ready to face the world.

I wanted to make sure I'd never get sick of my tattoos so I promised myself they'd have multiple meanings. My first tattoo was a tigerlily with the stem forming the word live in French "vivre" on my hip. To most it's a pretty flower, to me it's a reminder that I have to keep going, the tigerlily means "I dare you to love me," because I hope to find someone willing to take that challenge, I found out this meaning watching one of my favourite movies that happened to be a lesbian romantic comedy back when I was still in the closet. And french because I was born there, and I always felt safest back there. If one meaning lost favour over time, I'd have more reasons to love my tattoo.

I won't tell you about the other, because I don't want to write an essay, but basically, if you can instill as much meaning and heart into your tattoo as possible- especially suffering from a disorder that often isolates you from your own heart- the tattoo will be worth it, and it might possibly be just what you need to see sometimes. I get comfort from mine.

 

[Nicolette]

Typing here to bump up and merge 3 tattoo threads

 

[Srain]

Ahhhhhhh thank you :)

 

[wcdean]

I have two Koi's in a full calf sleeve, with water and Peonies. I plan on finishing the top of my leg in a Dragon, as the old proverb speaks of the strength of the Koi swimming up the Yellow River. It symbolizes overcoming adversity, while the flowers represent a life is short, you must take chances mindset. Once the Koi reaches the top of the waterfall, it is said to be transformed into a Dragon, the most powerful of creatures in Asian folklore. I may include an Oni mask as well to intertwine the overcoming of my demons.

The second tattoo which I already have planned is one of an Elephant family (a full back piece). I had this planned for a little while now but after recently watching a show on Nat Geo in which they discussed Elephants and there propensity to also suffer from PTSD if exposed to trauma, the tattoo took on a whole new meaning. Since I want the family, I am waiting until my wife and I have our child (not pregnant yet but working on it).

 

[wife of]

....My first tattoo...aged 41 1/2 ...to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary in a few weeks ! The red Englise rose is me and the thistle is "ma wee scottish braveheart"...

 

[Froggie]

I find that soooo cool ((((wife of)))) great tattoo !

 

[Deleted member 12723]

That is pretty, thank you for sharing.

 

[Loveneverfails]

ahhhh! 3rd generation American and I still get so giddy when I see thistle! :) Beautiful tattoo. I love the detail in the knotwork of the stems. I've never had ink done, how bad was the pain? Was it bad dentist visit painful or like a hundred shots in a row painful?

 

[wife of]

More like having lots of papercuts....not bad at all...rather have one of these than the dentist any day!

 

[Loveneverfails]

That doesn't sound so bad. The results definitely look worth it! Congratulations on your anniversary too by the way. 20 years! That is so wonderful to hear.

 

[wife of]

Unless of course anyone is under age for one....in that case it hurt like a b%#@h....!!!!!!


Never let it be said that im irresponsible...lol.

 

[ISupportHer]

Ha, many who work in an Emergency Room joke of having "Do not Resuscitate" on their chests. Not me, I want that on my Mother-in-law's chest instead.

Kidding, KIDDING! I get along well with my Mother-in-law. However, I know of some other members who might like this idea for THEIR Mother-in-law, LOL.