Do you have a tattoo?

Sam_Alumni

Do you have a tattoo? Have you got or would you have a tattoo that represents part of your impairment or journey through disability? You can see a few examples on pinterest.

I see quite a few tattoos to represent a person's impairment or illness and wondered what you guys thought of them?

janer1967

I have 5 but all Disney characters all done b4 I became disabled 

Sam_Alumni

Which Disney character @janer1967 ? I went to see Lion King and Toy Story 4 this week, I love a bit of Disney

KG100

I was offered a free tattoo, I found someones wallet and handed it back to them after seeing their business card phone number in it.
He was happy because it also had his shop key in with it which is expensive to replace.
But being on warfarin now and bruising easily I couldn't have it done. 

GettinOlde

Apart from being a hippie, my brother was also a tattooist - he wouldn't let me have one until I was 18 though.

Sam_Alumni

What tattoos do you have @GettinOlde ?

I have 8!

GettinOlde

Sam_Scope said:

What tattoos do you have @GettinOlde ?

I have 8!

Just the 6, they're all more than 40yrs old and just a little faded now.

janer1967

@Sam_Scope
I have tigger, pooh bear, thumper , eyore and roo and a dolphin 
Just been to see lion king was brill 

GettinOlde

This was taken about 20yrs ago - I'm the younger one ? - big bro's no longer with us.

Ami2301

I have a Butterfly tattoo on my wrist which represents my battle and overcoming anorexia. But as years have gone by, it symbolises all that I have been through and endured, I've managed to come out the other side. Last week, a butterfly flew in our living room!

starlight33

@Sam_Scope. I would love a tattoo of a Phoenix with the words  serenity, courage, determination. However, because i have a startle reflex i wouldn't be able to  have one as i jump easily. Then it probably  wouldn't  look like what it should, as a result! I  have been meaning to get the design on spoke guards, for some time... but haven't yet

atlas46

Hi @Ami2301

Brilliant post, about your tattoo and the butterfly.

You are an inspiration to all of us on this community.

Pap-ion is french for butterfly, I think.

You are this community’s pap-ion.

Because of your sincerity and kindness.

Ami2301

Oh @atlas46! You've made me cry, that's very sweet of you to say, thank you so much!

Sam_Alumni

starlight33 said:

@Sam_Scope. I would love a tattoo of a Phoenix with the words  serenity, courage, determination. However, because i have a startle reflex i wouldn't be able to  have one as i jump easily. Then it probably  wouldn't  look like what it should, as a result! I  have been meaning to get the design on spoke guards, for some time... but haven't yet

You should go and see a good tattooist and explain your needs, they may be able to help?

Seanchai

Just the one ....got it 50 years ago ...the first time colour was used in a tattoo.
At a time when only sailors and soldiers had tattoo's.....now it seems everyone has tattoo's , ?

GettinOlde

A bit difficult to take a selfie of a tatt - a little faded now.

pollyanna1052

I dont like tattoos..but I tried a henna one and liked it....I can appreciate an attractive design though.
Each to his or her own innit!

GettinOlde

pollyanna1052 said:

I dont like tattoos..but I tried a henna one and liked it....I can appreciate an attractive design though.
Each to his or her own innit!

I like the 'tribal' type - whish they wuz a fing when i wuz yoof innit!

susan48

pollyanna1052

Hi Susan, does your tat have a meaning?xx

susan48

Mental health awareness, the story isn’t over yet. I attempted suicide and got this one year on.