First off, I am so happy that you are are here with us. In a world that doesn't value caring for others as much as it should, you need to know that you are valued, and there are people who don't even know you that sincerely care for you let alone those who do know you.
I sincerely hope that you never return to the dark place that left you feeling that taking your own life was the only option left. If you ever do, please feel free to contact me and I will listen. Anytime, any day.
That said, it sounds like you have developed a wonderful strategy for reminding yourself that the the darkness always comes to an end, and tattoos can be a wonderful and permanent reminder of this fact.
This is so nice of you @abhaya504, I have visited that dark place many times, I am doing well at the minute but life has it's ups and downs. I have always tried to do the best I can but sometimes it doesn't seem like it is good enough.
I don't plan on getting any more star tattoos, the ones I have are enough, I have a great doctor now that watches over me on a regular basis and has said that in the last year and a half I have come on leaps and bounds.
Thank you for the offer to chat with you when I feel like this, it is so nice of you to offer, I may take you up on it at some point because who knows what the future holds.
No need to feel sorry for your reaction. While you're correct, tattoos are becoming commonplace, it's only become a normality in the past 15 years or so.
I have two full sleeves and can feel some people cringe inside when I'm interacting with them. I'm actually happy to be on the front lines of this cultural revolution, and do all that I can to show others that a tattoed person can be a bright, articulate, and valuable resource.
The weird thing is... in literally any other scenario I wouldn't give it a second thought... it's just in the office and meeting rooms. I think it's because our office is still styled from the 70s and everyone is super old and uncool... if I was in like a graphic design place or anywhere with some young blood I'd be freaked if there were no full sleevers.
People might cringe inside, but they'll forget the second that they realise you're actually awesome.
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First off, I am so happy that you are are here with us. In a world that doesn't value caring for others as much as it should, you need to know that you are valued, and there are people who don't even know you that sincerely care for you let alone those who do know you.
I sincerely hope that you never return to the dark place that left you feeling that taking your own life was the only option left. If you ever do, please feel free to contact me and I will listen. Anytime, any day.
That said, it sounds like you have developed a wonderful strategy for reminding yourself that the the darkness always comes to an end, and tattoos can be a wonderful and permanent reminder of this fact.
This is so nice of you @abhaya504, I have visited that dark place many times, I am doing well at the minute but life has it's ups and downs. I have always tried to do the best I can but sometimes it doesn't seem like it is good enough.
I don't plan on getting any more star tattoos, the ones I have are enough, I have a great doctor now that watches over me on a regular basis and has said that in the last year and a half I have come on leaps and bounds.
Thank you for the offer to chat with you when I feel like this, it is so nice of you to offer, I may take you up on it at some point because who knows what the future holds.
Anytime. Anytime. Happy to be connected!
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No need to feel sorry for your reaction. While you're correct, tattoos are becoming commonplace, it's only become a normality in the past 15 years or so.
I have two full sleeves and can feel some people cringe inside when I'm interacting with them. I'm actually happy to be on the front lines of this cultural revolution, and do all that I can to show others that a tattoed person can be a bright, articulate, and valuable resource.
Thanks for sharing your honest opinion!
The weird thing is... in literally any other scenario I wouldn't give it a second thought... it's just in the office and meeting rooms. I think it's because our office is still styled from the 70s and everyone is super old and uncool... if I was in like a graphic design place or anywhere with some young blood I'd be freaked if there were no full sleevers.
People might cringe inside, but they'll forget the second that they realise you're actually awesome.