Hello,
Like everyone, this post is my thought and not meant to sound disrespectful to what others are going through. Today I woke up and my abuse wasn't the first, second or third thing I thought of, in fact I don't know which thought it was. This is a massive breakthrough for me and underlined how far I have come. It feels like a big day.
Randomly I have always wanted a tattoo, just a small one & just for me. I would like something significant & tonight I thought about getting something that symbolizes survival. I wondered if anyone else has done something similar?
Sharona
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Hey Sharona,
Is awesome that you had such a good breakthrough.
I'm the same wanting a tattoo just for me, have a time scheduled to go over my design, I know what I want, I'm getting my heart rhythm followed by the words just breathe. Had an EKG done while ago so got a copy of it so I have my heart beat, the writing I want in script, like the idea of having something for me. I like the idea of getting one for survival
Much support
Ag01
Is awesome that you had such a good breakthrough.
I'm the same wanting a tattoo just for me, have a time scheduled to go over my design, I know what I want, I'm getting my heart rhythm followed by the words just breathe. Had an EKG done while ago so got a copy of it so I have my heart beat, the writing I want in script, like the idea of having something for me. I like the idea of getting one for survival
Much support
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small purple butterfly on my ankle. Purple for healing. Butterfly for transformation.
Do whatever makes you happy.
ag01 that's beautiful.
Do whatever makes you happy.
ag01 that's beautiful.
FB Delicately changing my name because I don't need to fight anymore.
Be true to yourself
Never sacrifice who you are just because someone has a problem with it
Be true to yourself
Never sacrifice who you are just because someone has a problem with it
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My spouce and I got believe tattoed on the top of our wrists with the B shaped as a heart. partially cause its matching and has meaning to us but it reminds us that we need to believe in ourselves and the future. Im so glad i got it last year
cheers
Mrsunderstood
cheers
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Thanks guys. Feeling inspired now!
Sharona
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Hi Sharona,
I'd been thinking about getting something tattoo'd myself when I read your post...
After detailed research, I decided on a design - something very small but of personal significance.
Today, I shopped around until I found an artist who I felt 100% comfortable with.
It was exciting to have my first tattoo inked, a little painful, but it felt like an achievement.
At the time, I thought, 'I can do anything'. I felt as though I was taking control.
In a way, I gave myself permission to choose whatever I want to do with my body, in my life even.
I found being mindful of my emotions throughout the process important though.
The following link had a few good tips that I'd not previously considered:
(removed url - try googling '21 things to know before your get a tatoo, buzzfeed')
It's fantastic to hear of your breakthrough where thoughts of the abuse were not prominent.
To consider getting a tattoo that has a personal meaning for you is an empowering choice.
I would recommend the experience, whenever you feel that you are ready.
Sending warm wishes,
Remedy
I'd been thinking about getting something tattoo'd myself when I read your post...
After detailed research, I decided on a design - something very small but of personal significance.
Today, I shopped around until I found an artist who I felt 100% comfortable with.
It was exciting to have my first tattoo inked, a little painful, but it felt like an achievement.
At the time, I thought, 'I can do anything'. I felt as though I was taking control.
In a way, I gave myself permission to choose whatever I want to do with my body, in my life even.
I found being mindful of my emotions throughout the process important though.
The following link had a few good tips that I'd not previously considered:
(removed url - try googling '21 things to know before your get a tatoo, buzzfeed')
It's fantastic to hear of your breakthrough where thoughts of the abuse were not prominent.
To consider getting a tattoo that has a personal meaning for you is an empowering choice.
I would recommend the experience, whenever you feel that you are ready.
Sending warm wishes,
Remedy
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Hi Sharona,
I got one very near my skin tone on the underside of my wrist. It is light pink so it is hardly noticeable but I know it is there and it has significance for me. The semi-colon means your story isn't over yet for those of us who have attempted or come close to death or self-harm. The dove after is a spirit of peace I want to carry with me, that saved me.
I am sooo excited to hear ur thoughts were not first on ur abuse today. What an amazing moment. Have you seen the watercolor tattoos? There are some really pretty ones. I have seen one of the lungs and I thought about that with just breathe on it...lol
lsnp
I got one very near my skin tone on the underside of my wrist. It is light pink so it is hardly noticeable but I know it is there and it has significance for me. The semi-colon means your story isn't over yet for those of us who have attempted or come close to death or self-harm. The dove after is a spirit of peace I want to carry with me, that saved me.
I am sooo excited to hear ur thoughts were not first on ur abuse today. What an amazing moment. Have you seen the watercolor tattoos? There are some really pretty ones. I have seen one of the lungs and I thought about that with just breathe on it...lol
lsnp
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Hi Sharona.
I realize that this topic was from almost a year ago, but it definitely hit home for me. I'm a new member here, just did my newbie introduction last night. I had always had the problem of denial of my abuse. I was always told by my family growing up being beaten and abused was just normal. I wanted a tattoo for many years, but never could settle on a design I could live with forever. I finally found one. I know it seems a little on the negative side, but it serves as a reminder to myself that what happened to me was wrong. I had the word "broken" tattooed on my ankle. As Remedy had stated, it gave her a sense of control. The design is very personal to me, and gave me the feeling of having a choice of what I want to do with my own body. Unfortunately, my husband and children were not so understanding of it. I was acused of it being an attention getter, or a way to stir up drama. That hurt. Totally NOT my intention, it was something I was doing.....just for me, because I wanted to, and because it meant so much to me.
I hope your decision about the tattoo worked out the way that makes you happy.
I realize that this topic was from almost a year ago, but it definitely hit home for me. I'm a new member here, just did my newbie introduction last night. I had always had the problem of denial of my abuse. I was always told by my family growing up being beaten and abused was just normal. I wanted a tattoo for many years, but never could settle on a design I could live with forever. I finally found one. I know it seems a little on the negative side, but it serves as a reminder to myself that what happened to me was wrong. I had the word "broken" tattooed on my ankle. As Remedy had stated, it gave her a sense of control. The design is very personal to me, and gave me the feeling of having a choice of what I want to do with my own body. Unfortunately, my husband and children were not so understanding of it. I was acused of it being an attention getter, or a way to stir up drama. That hurt. Totally NOT my intention, it was something I was doing.....just for me, because I wanted to, and because it meant so much to me.
I hope your decision about the tattoo worked out the way that makes you happy.
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