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Everyone gets a tattoo for a different reason. They don’t necessarily have to have a deep meaning behind them, but some do. Those tattoos carry not only the looks, but also a story within them. What do your tattoos mean? Share your stories and the most interesting ones will be published in a new list on the main page!

#1

My First Tattoo. The Big Brick Is To Represent My Big Brother Who Died One Day Shy Of His 40th Birthday This Year, In His Favorite Color, And The Little One (Hugging The Larger One) Represents Me, In My Favorite Color. We Always Built Lego Together

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    I Got This 3 Days After My 18th Birthday, It's My Grandfather Who Died When I Was 7 Holding Up The World In His WWII Uniform

    Man with a back tattoo showing an Atlas figure holding a globe, standing in a bathroom.

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    #3

    My First Tattoo Had To Be A Sentimental One, My Moms Favorite Saying To Me In Her Hand Writing!

    Arm with tattoo reading "you'll be alright," showcasing a personal story behind the tattoo.

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    #4

    My Fat Unicorn Because I Am Fat, Beautiful And Fabulously Unique... And Probably Imaginary

    A tattoo featuring an abstract design on a person's arm, highlighting personal stories and meanings behind tattoos.

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    #5

    My Tattoo Is A Reminder That Everything Is Going To Be Ok

    Floral tattoo on forearm near a laptop, showcasing personal stories behind unique tattoos.

    I have a “forget-me-not” flower tattooed above my self-harm scarring (that is barely visible now) on my arm. I got it when I overcame my depression. Those flowers used to grow around my great-grandma’s house where I spent most of my childhood - it’s a reminder of happiness and good times. It’s there so I don’t forget that life is not as bad as it sometimes seems to be

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    #6

    In Memory Of My Collie

    Cosmic-inspired dog tattoo with stars and moons on arm. Tattoo stories and designs.

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    Tamara Laney
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Must have been a most magical doggy! So sorry you had too see your sweet fuzzy one cross the Rainbow Bridge.

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    #8

    Hart, The Spirit Of Forest To Guide Me, Eye Of Horus To Protect Me And Make Me Always Remeber Finite And Death, Leaf Of Ash To Remember World Tree Yggdrasil And That All Is Conected

    Deer and abstract designs tattooed on forearm, showcasing unique tattoo stories.

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    #9

    Dsotm Tattoo Which I Got After My Father, Pink Floyd's Greatest Fan, Passed Away. We Didn't Get Along Well For Years When I Was A Teenager, But We Always Shared The Music. I Cared For Him For 10 Years Prior To His Death, And I'm Grateful For The Time Spent Together. Music Is The Greatest Inheritance I Got From Him.

    Tattoo on leg with geometric design near ankle, wearing a black shoe on wooden deck.

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    #10

    Olga, My Great Grandmother, Raised Me. She Passed When I Was 19. She Was First Generation American, But Proud Of Her Russian Roots. Originally, I Only Had Her Name, But Felt She Deserved More. She Loved To Be In The Yard Taking Care Of The Plants, So I Added The Lilacs Because They Were Her Favorite To Tend To In The Yard.

    Tattoo of flowers and Cyrillic text on arm, showcasing personal story and design.

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    #11

    I Was Suffering From Depression When I Applied For A Semester Abroad In The Arctic Circle, Successfully Improved My Mental Health And Had The Greatest Experience Of My Life. The Bowhead Whale Reminds Me That There Are Still Parts Of The World, To Be Explored And The Tattoo Reminds Me That I Am Capable Of Anything

    Tattoo of a whale on a person's forearm, representing personal stories behind tattoos.

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    #12

    Its The Hakuna Matata Symbol Created Out Fo Old Film Strip ... Its Symbolises The Moment I Changed My Carrier From Engineer To Artist . (Just Listen To The Hakuna Matata Song From Lion King)

    Arm with a tattoo gripping a car gear shift, showcasing a unique tattoo design inside a vehicle.

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    #13

    At My Aunt’s Funeral My Mom Said She Lived With Purpose And Possibility

    Tattoo of a paper airplane and phrase on an arm, with a dog resting nearby.

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    #14

    Had My First Tattoo Two Weeks Before My Sis Moved To Peru, Two Years Later Moved There Myself.

    Tattoo of two girls, inspired by a vintage photo, showcasing the story behind this meaningful artwork.

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    #15

    Fiber Obsessed...i Love Fiber So Much I Tatted It On My Body

    Tattoo of yarn with knitting needles and a banner reading "Knit or Dye" on shoulder.

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    #16

    Charlie Chaplin Portrait With The Quote : "A Day Without Laughter Is A Day Wasted " Its A Reminder For Me To Always Smile And Give Positive Energy To People Around Me :) .

    Person with arm tattoos holding a car key fob, luxury car in background.

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    #17

    Got This In Memory Of Chris Cornell Right After He Died. He And His Band (Soundgarden) Meant A Lot To Me So I Got Lyrics From The Song "Outshined" Amongst Flowers, My Own "Sound Garden". It Says "Yeah, It Gives Me The Butterflies" Because That's What His Music Does For Me.

    Floral tattoo with script on ankle, showcasing a personal story through intricate design.

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    #18

    My Husband's Initials (A On Top Of An F). He Stood By Me And Waited For Me While I Followed My Dreams And Went And Worked In Shanghai, China For Almost 2 Years.

    A small minimalist tattoo on a person's wrist, featuring a simple design with lines and shapes.

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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Should add, I wanted it to look like a Chinese symbol and didnt want it to be too obvious that it is initials. It was also how he used to sign his art works, 1 of the first things that attracted me to him (his amazing creative talent).

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    #19

    (Tattoo #1) I Got This Tattoo, By The Grace Of God On My 10th Birthday Of Being Cleaned Of Drugs.

    Chest tattoo with the phrase "By the grace of God" in elegant script on a person's skin.

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    Maggie Collins
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    On tenth birthday "of being clean" from drugs. Not her belly-button birthday. Easy to mix those up.

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    #20

    A Daily Reminder...

    Tattoo reading "Think positive, be positive and positive things will happen" on a forearm.

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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've been through a lot in my life.... I lost my beautiful baby daughter at only 4 and a half months to SIDS, spent time in a hospital for attempted suicide and mental breakdown following her death — I've been misdiagnosed as depressive, bipolar & manic by many different psychologists and psychiatrists before eventually settling on Borderline Personality Disorder... I've had to deal with an abusive father, cheating husband, unstable brother and much, much more. Every day since getting this tattoo I remind myself of everything I've overcome and continue to smile and see the positivity in life. Long story short - ink can truly be a game changer.

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    #21

    Spoon With Triple Meaning. It Represents My Profession (Chef), My Passion For Indian Cooking (It's Actual The Logo From An Indian Restaurant) And The Fact That I'm A 'Spoonie' (Spoon Theory - For Chronically Ill, With Limited Strength Each Day). I Love It - And It's An Daily Reminder To Take It Easy....an My Mentally 'Ekstra Spoon' To Use For Somthing Fun.

    Ornate paisley-shaped tattoo design on a forearm, showcasing intricate patterns and personal story.

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    Stinkypie Ticklebum
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really like how people are getting their crafts/professions on inner arm tats! I've seen a chef's knife, dressmaker's shears and the minister at my dad's funeral had a cross on her arm, which I thought was cool.

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    #22

    Bobbi's Self Portrait - Part Dragon, Part Angel, Part Beautiful Peacock

    Phoenix tattoo design with flowing tail on skin.

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    #23

    My Fandom Tattoo = Lamppost - Narnia Ouroborus - X Files (Scully Had A Tattoo Like This); Rose N Thorns - The Arcana Chronicles; Antarian Royal Seal - Roswell; Angel Power Rune - The Mortal Instruments; Light Saber - Star Wars; Arrow - The Walking Dead; Wedjat - Egyptian Mythology; R - Dark Matter (Scifi Show Which Has A Space Ship Called Raza); M - The Originals (The Leads Have The Surname Mikaelson); And The Whole Together Forms: The Deathly Hallows - Harry Potter.

    Arm tattoo featuring symbols and "RM" letters, highlighting unique tattoo stories and personal meanings.

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    Lily Langtry
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I love how there's so much in there, but the tattoo is elegant, not cluttered at all :-).

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    #24

    My New Tattoo. In Memory Of My Twin Sister Who Has Passed.

    Tattoo of colorful birds with text about twins on forearm, sharing a personal story.

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    #25

    Dj, A Memorial Tattoo Of My Boy Dj, I Had Him From The Day He Was Born Till The Day He Died, He Was 14. Now He Is My Lucky Cat :)

    Tattoo of a lucky cat with vibrant colors and a radiant background.

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    Amanda Moreno
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is actually my tattoo, I didn’t mean to post it on my other account. DJ was an amazing cat and the tattoo helped me deal with the loss. I have a couple more that have meaning too.

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    #26

    My Beloved Friend Bono And Tricolor Violas Which Represent My Grandfather. Both With Me Forever

    Cat tattoo design with colorful flowers and geometric shapes on the shoulder.

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    #27

    A Daily Reminder That Fibromyalgia Will Not Beat Me

    Forearm tattoo with a motivational quote about resilience and strength, featuring dark script on a light background.

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    #28

    I Had Been Married 20 Years When I Got This Tattoo. It Is From A Poem By William Blake And Reads ‘And Throughout All Eternity I Forgive You, You Forgive Me". Marriage Is Wonderful But Also A Lot Of Work And I Think This Sums It Up. We Are About To Celebrate Our 30th And I Couldn't Be Happier.

    Script tattoo down a person's side, showcasing personal stories behind tattoos.

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    #29

    My Only Child. She Died On Her 23rd Birthday. She Had A Fluer Di Lis Tattoo And After She Died, Many Of Her Family And Friends Got Them As Well. She Fills My Heart So Much.

    Tattoo of a red and black fleur-de-lis with cursive text above on a forearm.

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    Maggie Dougherty
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is a wonderful reminder of your beautiful daughter! Really great tattoo! I' m so sorry for your loss <3

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    #30

    My Dad Was A Musician. Always Had His Guitar With Him. When He Dies It Felt Like The Music Died

    Guitar and roses tattoo with "Dad" banner, symbolizing personal stories behind tattoos.

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    #31

    I Was Suffering From Depression When I Applied For A Semester Abroad In The Arctic Circle, Successfully Improved My Mental Health And Had The Greatest Experience Of My Life. The Bowhead Whale Reminds Me That There Are Still Parts Of The World, To Be Explored And The Tattoo Reminds Me That I Am Capable Of Anything

    Tattoo of a whale on a person's forearm, representing personal stories behind tattoos.

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    Susanne Röhling
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's a wonderful tattoo and reminds to a wonderful experience. May your life be wonderful, I wish you all the best!

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    #32

    I've Made My First Tattoo In Sweden, Where I Moved Alone To Study. Windrose Represents My Passion For Discovering The World, And It's Chained To A Little Anchor - A Symbol Of Having Home That I Can Always Come Back To (My Mum).

    A person sitting on rocks near water with a tattoo on their leg and wearing red shoes.

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    #33

    Got This Heart In A Hand Tatoo, To Remind Myself Of The Past. I Have Had My Heart Broken So Many Times, But This Tatoo Will Always Remind Me That, I Always Had And I Always Will Have The Strength To Go Through Everything. Also It's A Sign Of A Promise To My Dad. I Promised Him To Always Follow My Heart, When I Feel Lost Or Uncertain.

    Tattoo of a hand holding an anatomical heart on the side, partially covered by a green shirt.

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    #34

    Represents The Impact Moving To A Beach Had On My Family After Growing Up In A Toxic City

    A wrist tattoo of a minimalist wave, symbolizing personal stories behind tattoos.

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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey Betsy! Dunno if you'll ever see this but during my very early teen years, my mother & sister battled a very bad drug addiction, my dad worked out out of town most of the time. I was fifteen when my parents dragged me kicking & screaming from my home town. Away from my friends, everything I ever knew. When you're that age, it all feels like the end of the world. We left Las Vegas, to end up in a sunny small beach town in Florida. As a family, we learned how to be a strong support system all over again. It was the best rehab we could have hoped for. I was a pretty angry & bitter child (I think anyone would be after the horrors I'd seen,) but I feel lucky to have been taken out of toxicity just in time to learn that a strong family can exist & that I was loved. It's crazy how just a change of scenery can change your entire outlook on life. My family is still pretty strong (though every family has their moments lol) I'm happy & healthy & proud of what I've been through.

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    #35

    🐕❤️

    Tattoo of a paw print with heart on a wrist, holding a pet's paw, symbolizing a special bond.

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    Maggie Dougherty
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That one that is really nice! Thanks for this, I now know I want one, for the one I lost at 9 weeks and the one I have now. So, thanks again!

    #36

    I Wanted To Have Something That Represented My Loss At The Time.

    Arm tattoo featuring a black bird and pink rose, reflecting a personal story behind the tattoo design.

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    #37

    I Was Born With A Brain Tumor That Was Like A Smack Of God. Been Tumor Free Since 2001. This Is The Godsmack Simble (Band). Also One Of My Favorite Bands And Reminds Me Of All That I Have Gone Through.

    Arm tattoo featuring a black and orange tribal sun design on light skin, related to tattoo stories.

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    #38

    My Beloved Dragon (Story Below)

    Back tattoo of a dragon outline, showcasing intricate design and personal stories behind tattoos.

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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was born in the year of the Dragon and my granny gave me a little plastic Dragon as a gift. Needless to say, I have loved Dragons long before Game Of Thrones came into the picture! :) Wanted to get a tattoo, but couldn't find a design that i liked, or a tattoo artist I could trust. I Didn't want a typical cliche Chinese Dragon. Went to Egypt for 4 days for New Year's. My friend referred me to an artist (Morita Tattoo) & was super nervous not knowing how could she would be. We worked on this design for 3 hours & fell in love with it when I saw the complete piece. Now I love my Dragon more & more every day! :)

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    #39

    Labyrinth Tattoo. I Have Always Loved Labyrinth And David Bowie Has Been My Role Model Since I Was A Kid.

    Tattoo of a flying owl with a crystal ball above a portrait on a person's shoulder, showcasing personal tattoo stories.

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    Kindell Kosmetschke
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Love that movie so much that i named my son jareth, my own personal goblin king, lol

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    #40

    I Made This Eagle For My Father Because Our Last Name Is 'Aguiar', And That's Mean Eagle's Nest

    Geometric eagle tattoo on forearm, featuring intricate linework and dot patterns.

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    Maggie Dougherty
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How wonderful, that you would honor your father this way, and with much respect. I imagine he was so amazed that you did this eagle to represent your love for him! I love it's distinction and definition!!! Thank you for posting this photo, of your tattoo.

    #41

    My Mad Scientist Tattoo From Back When I Used To Think Of Me As Both Mad And Scientist :)

    Colorful cartoon character tattoo on a forearm, showcasing a unique story behind the design.

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    #42

    Mark Pellegrino, Supernatural

    Tattoo of a reflective man holding a red balloon, symbolizing a personal story.

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    Mia Brookenthal
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I LOVE IT but is there a story behind it? I know Supernatural has inspired me, but what about you? (Author)

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    #43

    "I Destroy The Tools Of My Captivity" - To Remind Me That I Am The Only One Able To Free Myself

    Tattoo with personal meaning, handwritten text on forearm against a teal background.

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    #44

    After Our 15 Yr Anniversary, My Husband And I Got Yin Yang Tattoos.

    Mandala-style tattoo on a back, featuring floral patterns and a Triquetra symbol.

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    #45

    Latitude/longitude Tattoo Representing The House I Lived In During Uni. So Many Good Memories

    Abstract circle tattoo with intersecting lines on a leg, showcasing unique tattoo stories.

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    #46

    ...this Tattoo Means Perseverance And Also, I Was Born Under The Sign Of Pisces. My Nickname Also Sounds Like This Fish.

    Colorful koi fish tattoo on a leg, showcasing intricate tattoo designs and artistic expression.

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    Heatherz_myBoo
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    My nickname sound like “go away, we don’t like you!”... oh wait...

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    #47

    On The Right Is My Family Name Over The Nautical Star And Compass, And On The Left Is The Capricorn Goat Head Over The Nautical Star Surrounded By The Same Constellation. I Had My Family Name Inked Mainly Because Of My Grandpa, And That I Know, I Will Always Have A Home To Come Back To. While The Capricorn One, I Felt That It Truly Reflects My Character And How I Lead My Life.

    Woman wearing a red dress with bird print, displaying detailed compass and goat tattoos on her shoulders.

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    #48

    Chakra Colors (I Made It With My Left Hand, I’m Right Handed)

    Colorful dot tattoo on forearm, representing a spectrum; part of personal tattoo stories.

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    #49

    Frist Tattoo With 18. Its A Reminder Of My Past That Its Over. (Its On One Of My Battle Scars)

    Close-up of a cross tattoo on a wrist, with string wrapped around the arm.

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    Maggie Dougherty
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's very beautiful, and probably, very poignant. Thank you for being courageous, and posting this.. some small ones are visible, only because I know what to look for.. Be strong and thank you!! You rock!!

    #50

    My Mom And I Wanted To Get Matching Anchor Tattoos For Years, But We Didn't Had The Courage To Actually Do It. My Mom Is A Church Going German Teacher Who's Also In The Local Council. That's Why I Surprised Her One Day, Put Her In The Car (She Had No Idea Where We Were Going) And We Got These Tattoos Together. She Got Her First Tatoo At The Age Of 50 And Is Now Seriously Thinking About The Next One. I Love Her!

    Two wrists with matching anchor tattoos, symbolizing shared stories and connection.

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    #51

    After Traveling Back And Forth To Rio For The Past 20years And Flying Into Galeoão Airport And Crying Every Time The Plane Dipped Around Corcovado I’d Cry A Little. Just Now Divorced From My Carioca Ex Husband, I Doubt With Me Always.

    Back tattoo featuring Christ the Redeemer and the words "Para sempre em meu coração," highlighting personal tattoo stories.

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    #52

    #maktub From My Fave Novel,the Alchemist, Means 'It Is Written' ... This Is Also A Reminder For Me That If Its Not Meant To Be , It Will Never Be!

    Tattoo on forearm featuring stylized text, with a unique design, in a warm indoor setting.

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    #54

    My Daughter Her Nice Heart Shaped Drawing, That's The Most Amazing Tattoo That I Have. With A Emotional Story.

    Tattoo of the name "Dominique" and a stick figure drawing on a person's thigh.

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    #55

    Okay, So This One Has A Lot Of Small Details Which Basically Represent The Majority Of The Things I Consider Important About Myself. The Scribble Is Both A Symbol Of My Academic Affiliation, And The Ekg, Reminding Me To Be Grateful To Be Alive. The Two Lines, The Triangle, And The Circle Represent A View From My Homeland: Pines, Mountains, And The Full Moon. On The Other End, There's The Female Symbol, Which, Without The Circle, Is Also A Cross, Since I'm A Christian. It's An Arrow, Since I'm A Sagittarius. The Rainbow Just Speaks For Itself. Overall, It Means To Me To Stay Positive And Always Go Forward In Life.

    Arrow tattoo with geometric shapes and rainbow feathers on forearm, highlighting personal stories behind tattoos.

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    #56

    For Our 5 Year Wedding Anniversary I Got Blaze The Cat Tattoos On Me Holding A Ring, My Husband Got Sonic Holding A Ring And When You Put Them Together It Looks Like That Are Holding The Same Ring

    Colorful cartoon cat tattoo with a ring on an arm, showcasing personal tattoo stories.

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    Barbara
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wish we could see the other one too and definitly see them put together. But overall, lovely tattoo and story

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    #57

    A Fork, A Spoon And A Knife, Just Because I Love Food, Eating Food, Making Food And So...:)

    Minimalist tattoo on skin, depicting three small symbols, with sunlight casting shadows.

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    #58

    My Friend Did This Henna Piece For Me For A Horror Convention/tattoo Festival, I Love It So Much I Found A Tattoo Artist To Tattoo It On My Permanently

    Tattoo depicting a black lion atop a skull with a spider and web, highlighting intricate details and vibrant colors.

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    razan youssef
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    No it is NOT. Amanda Baker, your tattoo is beautiful and I love it.

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    #59

    Represents My Firstborn. Was Going To Have A Daddy Dragon Done Too, But This Hurt So Much That I Reconsidered... :-D

    Dragon tattoo on skin, showing intricate details and shading as part of personal stories behind tattoos.

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    #60

    A Tattoo Of A Monkey To Remind Myself Not To Take Life To Serious. Monkey Business For Life!

    A Tattoo Of A Monkey To Remind Myself Not To Take Life To Serious. Monkey Business For Life!

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    #62

    My 1st (Red Pants) Matching With My Sister. Totoro Resembles Sisterhood With Our Shared Love Of Hayao Miyazaki Movies. I'm In Canada For School And She's In America With Our Parents.

    Tattoos of Totoro characters on two legs, highlighting personal tattoo stories.

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    #63

    I Chose Libertas, Which Is Latin For Freedom. And After All, Freedom Is The Most Important Thing We Have!

    Foot tattoo with "Libertas" and a bird on a sandy beach, highlighting the personal stories behind tattoos.

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    #65

    A Reminder For Every Morning That I Wake Up, No Matter What Happens, I'll Always Find A Way.

    Forearm tattoo of a compass rose with a northern arrow, symbolizing direction and guidance.

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    #66

    My Daughter Drew This When She Was 6 Y O. She's 13 Now

    Simple turtle tattoo on an arm, featuring a green head and legs with a red shell, related to tattoo stories.

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    #68

    Life Is Boring Without Wings.

    Woman with a butterfly tattoo on neck, smiling, wearing earrings.

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    #69

    My Buddy Drew This Up For Me, In Memory Of A Happy Time, And As A Daily Reminder To Not Take Life Too Seriously.

    Blue graffiti-style "Laugh" tattoo on a forearm, showcasing personal tattoo stories.

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    #70

    A Quote From One Of My Favorite Books, By My Favorite Author, Neil Gaiman. Pretty Self Explanatory If You Think About It...

    Tattoo of a quote about fragility on a foot with pink nail polish, showcasing personal stories behind tattoos.

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    #71

    First Tattoo - Blend Of Ethnic Patterns, How We Can Co Exist Harmoniously If We Just Try

    Decorative leg tattoo with intricate patterns on a bedspread.

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    #72

    Lost My Dad 3 Years Ago. This Is How I Remember My Childhood.mom Kissed Him 1st Time She Saw It

    Tattoo of a person carrying a child on their shoulders beside a tree transforming into birds.

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    Marisa Ruge
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    4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Reminds me of the giving tree. So beautiful! Losing a parent sucks

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    #73

    My Twin And I Had The Same Idea On The Same Day. We Needed To Honor Our Grandma, Who Was Going Through Very Serious Medical Problems, With A Tattoo. This Is How She Signed All Her Cards And Letters To Us All Our Lives.

    Tattoo featuring "Love You Lots" message, a simple drawing, and "Grandma XOXO", symbolizing personal stories behind tattoos.

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    #74

    Vivre (To Live) And The Semi-Colon (To Survive) In Place Of The Letter I. As A Reminder Of Both, For Those Days When I Feel Like The World Is Crashing In On Me.

    Tattoo reading "V;vre" on forearm, reflecting personal story behind the ink.

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    Lara Sommer
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have a Semicolon two. IT Stands for a sentence of a Story wich ist Not finnisches yet. ITS The only tatoo i vor you can See when in dressed because i want other people to remember. I know allready

    #75

    Four Elements .. Water-Waves, Earth-Mountains, Fire-Sun, Air-Clouds.

    Tattoo of a red and black star above a geometric heart with mountain and wave motifs.

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    #76

    Wanderlust Tattoo To Keep Me Motivated To Travel & Explore The Fullest. Also, The Anchor Is To Remind Me That I Will Always Have A Place To Be Loved, Mum & Dad.

    Compass and anchor tattoo on an arm, featuring the words "wanderlust" as part of the design.

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    #77

    My Handsome Man, Revan. I Lost Him Too Soon. He Was My Greatest Companion.

    Cat tattoo with vivid green eyes and a white bow, showcasing personal tattoo stories.

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    #78

    After A 7-Years Long Relationship And 3 Years Of Engagement I Was Thrown Out. I Had To Start My Whole Life Again. It Reminds Me That Nothing Is Infinite But There Is Always An And.

    Close-up of ampersand tattoo on skin, showcasing personal tattoo stories.

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    #79

    My Grandmother Passed Away In July 2012. This Is Her Signature On My Last Birthday Card From Her April 2012 For My 30th Birthday

    Tattoo story: handwritten "Lots of Love" tattoo with matching birthday card message from grandmother.

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    #80

    It Was Completely Random With My Cousin. We Grew Up As Sisters An Wanted Something To Share.

    Tattoo of an eye inside a crystal ball with a melting candle on top, featuring detailed shading and mystical symbols.

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    #81

    River Time - I'm A Whitewater Rafting Guide And Use A Pocket Watch Instead Of A Wrist Watch. This Is On My Left Wrist. Whenever Customers Ask Me What Time It Is On A Multi-Day Trip, I Look At My Wrist And Say "River Time".

    Tattoo of a pocket watch with Roman numerals and waves on the arm, illustrating personal stories and meaningful designs.

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    razan youssef
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the tattooist was amazing and so is the tattoo. Sarah Sidwell, I love your tattoo and i think it is hilarious how you tell your customers to ignore the time and just enjoy it.

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    #82

    Der Vergessliche Engel By Paul Klee. In His Late Years Paul Klee Got Sick Of Sklerodermie Wich Made It Nearly Impossible To Move. But He Loved His Art So Much He Just Carried On. And Thats Exactly What I Am Going To Do. Thats Why This Ist My Guardians Angel. He Watch My Back

    Minimalistic line art tattoo depicting a contemplative figure on a person's back.

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    #83

    Overdose Opened My Eyes!

    Neck tattoo of an abstract blue design, showcasing personal stories behind tattoos.

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    #84

    Tribute To The Man Who's Lyrics And Songs Are The Soundtrack To My Life

    Tattoo featuring music notes, intertwined ribbon with script, and birds; symbolic and personal design.

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    La Petite Morte
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've loved Cohen since an unfortunate jackass introduced me to his music in '92. I was privileged enough to see him 3x live, and have as many of his books as I can find.

    #85

    My First Tattoo. I'm A Happy Girl Who Had An Angry Boyfriend And I Thought I Could Give Him Some Of My Happiness And Make It All Better. Instead, It Only Broke Us Both Down. I Learned That Happiness Has To Be Shared The Way That The Sun Shares Its Light. The Sun Doesn't Lose Anything By Improving The World Around It, And It Doesn't Force Itself Upon Those Who Are Living In The Shade.

    Sun tattoo on inner wrist against a blue background, representing personal stories and meaningful tattoos.

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    #86

    People Always Ask Me "Why "Sad"?" Well, I've Been Sad, Miserable And Stressed For Many Years And When I Got Better, I Decided To Embrace It, Because It Is Human To Feel Sad. It Also Happens To Be The Initials Of My Father, Mother And Sister's Names.

    Tattoo with the word "SAD" in black ink on a person's arm.

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    #87

    My Rune Symbols... Read Upside-Down You Have... Mannaz-Meaning The Self Above Is Raido- Meaning Journey Then Above That Is Laguz- Meaning Flow. I Choose Them Because I Collect Fairy-Tales And Folklore, I Wanted To Get Something That Showed My Passion For My Hobby But In A Different Language, I Tried Latin And Greek But After Spending Quite A Few Years In Germany, This Meant More, As It Is Scandinavian And German.

    A tattoo of geometric symbols on an arm, holding "The Book of RuneCards" on a wooden table.

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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also they all meant something to me, family and myself, my journey through depression and my solo travels and my star sign Cancer

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    #88

    My First Tattoo That I Got Last Year At The Age Of 24.

    Tattoo of the word "Believe" with a blue butterfly on a person's arm.

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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Story: me and my best friend got tattoos on the same day (she wanted to be there when I got my first one). I chose this so if I ever stop believing in myself, or feel anxious (have anxiety disorder... though better now a days) or feel disheartened, etc... it'll remind me to never stop believing and to keep on believing in my dream or in myself.

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    #89

    My Wife Has Cystic Fibrosis And It’s Sometimes Referred To As 65 Roses. This Is Still A Work In Progress But It’s A Great Conversation Starter

    Colorful floral tattoos on a person's arm, showing vibrant roses and delicate details.

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    #90

    In 2011 I Lost Both My Best Friends In A Massacre In Norway. Took This As A Tribute. My Birds.

    Tattoo of two swallows with the text "Always on my mind, forever in my heart" on a person's upper back.

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    Lora Milutinović
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    5 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Omg i remember those terrible news 😔, but its a truly lovely tribute for your friends! Best of wishes ✨

    #91

    Mama Tink, Close To My Heart Always And Forever

    Tinker Bell tattoo with memorial dates and stars, accompanied by a meaningful quote.

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    #93

    My (Rubbish) Fairy. Always There To Remind Me To Reach For The Stars

    Tattoo of a colorful fairy design on an inner forearm, featuring shades of pink and purple.

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    #94

    My Tribute To My Hero Rik Mayall When He Passed Back In 2014

    Tattoo with a personal message on forearm, reflecting unique stories behind tattoos.

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    Roger Haywood
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have seen Rik live in concert a couple of times. When he passed, it felt like I'd lost a mate, despite never having met him. He had that effect on people.

    #95

    A Catrina To Honour The Dead.

    Tattoo of a skull adorned with flowers and intricate designs on leg.

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    #96

    This Is To Remind Me To Never Give Up No Matter How Bad My Depression Gets Or How Stressed I Get With My Life. To Remember That My Wings Will Always Have My Back And They Will Keep Forcing Me To Fly Forward. Excuse The Blurriness, It's Still Healing.

    Tattoo of angel wings with "Never Give Up" text on a forearm, showcasing unique tattoo stories.

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    #97

    To Remind Me Of Reaching My Weightloss Goal. Date Started And Date Finished With Each * = 1st Loss (9st In All). Had It Done On My Ribs On Side.

    Butterfly tattoo with dates and motivational quote, representing personal stories behind tattoos.

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    #98

    My Dad Was More Upset About Not Being Able To Sail His Boat Anymore Then He Was About Being Ill

    Anchor tattoo with pink flowers on skin, showcasing personal tattoo stories.

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    #99

    Got This Memory Of My Grandfather Who Earned His Purple Heart As A Marine While Serving, A Veteran Did The Tattoo For Me.

    Heart-shaped watercolor tattoo with red and purple hues on skin; creative tattoo art design.

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    #100

    Mama Tink, Close To My Heart Always And Forever......this Tattoo Is For My Mama Eho Very Suddenly Passed Away Last Year. She Was A Huge Disney Fan And Was Known As Tinkerbell/mama Tink, In Our Family Due To Her Pixie Ears And Sparkling Personality. My Mama Was Always Magical To Be Around And I Miss Her More With Each Day That Passes, But Tink Is Always There Laughing Away The Sadness And Bringing A Smile To My Heart. The Script Says "You Don't Know What You've Got Until Its Gone" - Something She Always Said When I Was In A Pickle And She Came To My Rescue.

    Tinkerbell tattoo with stars and quote symbolizes personal stories behind tattoos on skin.

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    #101

    Dauntless Flames (Yes From The Divergent Books And Movies!) To Help Me With My Anxiety Disorder With My Favourite Quote: "Becoming Fearless Isn't The Point. That's Impossible. It's Learning How To Control Your Fear, And How To Be Free From It."

    Black flame tattoo inside a circle on a person's leg, showcasing the story behind this unique design.

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    #102

    Tattoo Depicts That I Want Infinite Freedom...i Get This When Came Out Of Depression... Its Memorable For Me..

    Tattoo of an infinity symbol with birds and a feather, representing personal stories and meanings behind tattoos.

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