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So we decided recently to ask our readers about their tattoo ideas, and more precisely, about tattoos with a secret meaning behind them. Because anyone can rock up at the tattoo parlor and get their name done in Mandarin script or stamp a tribal tattoo design on their arm in a lame attempt to draw attention to their scrawny biceps, but not many choose to go with truly meaningful tattoos.
These unique tattoos are different; they are meaningful in deeply touching ways, from loving memories of departed family members to reminders of past struggles and the recovery from things like addiction and depression. This list compiled by Bored Panda will inspire and move you and perhaps make you reconsider that that rainbow-pooping unicorn you were thinking to get on your ankle and get a tattoo with meaning, not just a pretty picture.
Scroll down to check out the list below, and don’t forget to upvote your favorite tattoos with deep meaning!
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#1
After 7 Months, I Finally Got The Tattoo For My Parents, Dog, And Family Home
just a thought! 7 years ago
The tattoo is stunning ! Love the artwork... You're really strong !
Sabrina Hunt 7 years ago
So heart-breaking but I understand the need to move forward. As a parent that has fought cancer, that's the one thing I would want my kids to do! I'm so sorry for your loss
Susan Herbin 7 years ago
Thank you so much for sharing, one of the most moving things I've ever read and seen.
Sarah Birrelle 7 years ago
I got goosebumps -- I knew right away on the tattoo that the dog was a German Shepherd. It's haunting, the whole story,and the tattoo. What a great memorial piece, it's absolutely...hauntingly beautiful. I won't soon forget this story.
Joan Churton 7 years ago
You are such a dear, dear, soul. Your story brings tear to my eyes. I know you will grieve as long as you need to. May I send you a prayer that brings other souls to you to support you in this hour of sorrow. Thank you for sharing. I will keep you kindly in my thoughts. Are you ready to get another another german shepherd? Maybe not, but someday, as you know, it could help. Blessings and kind thoughts.
Patti 7 years ago
Oops my young kids went to a couple therapy sessions. It was a very difficult time loosing everything and our beloved dogs
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therealpixie 7 years ago
Love, it would be impossible not to sympathize with you. What an heart wrenching tragedy to have to endure. I so commend you on your excellent attitude, and on the beautiful memorial you'll always carry with you. You have the love and support of the whole Bored Panda family.
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#2
My Dad Died On December 15, 2016. Today, I Got A Tattoo
#3
Tattoo To Support My Wife's Fight With Depression
Joan Churton 7 years ago
I have fought depression for 58 years and was discharged from therapy on Nov. 1, 2017 you can overcome it. I am now writing a book of my life and my struggle of manic-depressive disorder. If you wife needs more support, get in touch with me and I will offer some of the techniques that I used to beat my depression. Blessings and kind thoughts.
Shawna Symington 7 years ago
I second that - As someone who struggles with depression; having someone love you THIS much would be so sweet
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Louise Dennie 7 years ago
Love it..I too suffer with depression and to have someone acknowledge it this way would be very special ....also, it would make me feel understood...thank you
#4
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Lena Pushkina 7 years ago
And lost people of USSR who won the WWII sadly top number of souls Ed Stern and Tiari mentioned. None of should them should be forgotten.
Connie Martin 7 years ago
They are not forgotten! At least not by me. HUGE sacrifices by Russia helped win the war. Our Anglo-American mindset tends to forget that now.
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Freya Oili 7 years ago
beatiful tribute of a very s****y situation man, kudoe to your artist as well
Kandis Glasgow 7 years ago
deeply meaningful and the tattoo artist was brilliant in the moment. Blessings.
#5
My Mum Passed Away A Few Months Ago, Yesterday I Got My First Tattoo. She Used To Leave Us Little Post It Notes, I Got It Copied Out
#6
Dad Got Cochlear Implant Tattoo To Match His Daughter’s Real One
Joan Churton 7 years ago
Does this dad love his daughter or does this dad love his daughter. This brought me to tears, what a wonderful soul you are, sir. Blessings to you both. Now you can both hear one another.
Shruti Naik 7 years ago
because no one can actually understand how much a father can love his daughter
#7
Dad Tattoos His Son’s Cancer Scar On His Own Head To Boost Son’s Self-Confidence
just a thought! 7 years ago
That's great ! The son must feel better that he's not the only one with a scar...
Bunnies4Zwin 7 years ago
I had cancer for 4 years, and have a scar myself. Scars are not something to be ashamed of, because it shows you were stronger than what tried to hurt you. :)
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Gina Starcher 7 years ago
Unfortunatly this young man passed away last month. He was in the area I live in and it was on the news. God rest your soul little buddy.
Joan Churton 7 years ago
Your son is blessed to have you for a father. Thank you for sharing the love . I admire you very much.
Alex Craig 7 years ago
It just breaks my heart when children suffer from any pain, let alone cancer. Good on you Dad.
#8
His Son Died Of Sids Last Year, And Got A Waveform Tattoo Of His Sons Laugh
Freya Oili 7 years ago
brought tears to my heart just reading the header but then seeing where you have the tat...the dam burst
Alex Craig 7 years ago
My brother died of SIDS (so I never knew him). It happened 44 years ago and my parents still get emotional about loosing their son, so tiny.
#9
Dad Passed Away In 2009, Got A Note He Wrote In My 2nd Grade Yearbook As A Reminder
#10
Simple Chart My Grandpa Drew For Me To Show Where My Home Is On The Surface Of The Earth With Longitude And Latitude
Clara Bunnell 7 years ago
I like this one because it is so unique and only a few people would know what or means, and it's not like you just got a tattoo of someone's face on your arm
Connie Martin 7 years ago
Absolutely everything about this is beautiful. Grandpa's eloquent description and illustration of your place on Earth; his obvious love of precision and the inherent beauty of science and measurement (I'm sure he's sitting with Leonardo in Heaven now); and above all, his love of Young You. You are a very lucky young man, both in your blessed grandpa, and in your ability to appreciate him. Your making this moment a permanent part of your physical and spiritual being will bless you all your life.
#11
Tattoo Of The Book My Dad Was Reading When He Passed Away
Story behind the tattoo: My father passed away before I was born, so I never met him. But everyone who knew him has always told me that I am exactly like him. Then in my senior year of high school, out of a list of literally thousands of books, I randomly chose to read All the Pretty Horses by Cormac McCarthy. When my mom saw that I was reading it, she got very excited and ran into her room. She brought out a copy of All the Pretty Horses from 1993, bookmarked to page 128. It was the book my father was reading before he passed away. So I got a tattoo to memorialize my father and the connection I have with him despite the fact that I never met him
Ashley Lopez 7 years ago
this is so sweet! also the fact that your username is All the pretty horses! ;)
T C 4 years ago
Lol I’m such a softy lol I’ve already cried like 3 or 4 times haha and I’m a dude lmao 🤣
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Lisa Barry 7 years ago
Those of us left behind will often unknowingly finish what they did not. Love.
#12
Just Got A New Tattoo! It's A Poem My Dad Wrote To Me The Day I Was Born, He Died This Summer
sharron lynn parsons 7 years ago
You were blessed with a loving father, you must have some wonderful memories.
Theducksarecoming 7 years ago
You know, if she is thinking of getting another tattoo she should get one of a pony.
#13
Shot Heroin For 12 Years. Today Is 4 Years Clean. I Get A Tally Every 23rd Of July
Dr. Cheri Hayes 7 years ago
I love that he's just staying in the moment, and not worrying about how many more lines he'll have to find a place to tattoo, or whether or not they match and all. Congratulations on the 4 years being clean!
Vicki Hardy 7 years ago
You can be very proud of your achievement. You have my complete admiration x
#14
Got My First Tattoo Today. 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
#15
Got My Dads Last Handprint Tattooed On My Back. My Dad Passed Away Last November And I Had The Funeral Home Take His Handprint For Me And I Got It Tattooed On My Back
Freya Oili 7 years ago
this one makes me cry because I had a friend do a simalar one(her Pa's fingerprint over her heart) about a year after my Pops passed and I have always thought "I wish I had thought of that". It has been 38 1/2 years and I still miss him dearly every day.........
California Jones 4 years ago
I always thought that when my dad passes, I'll get a Jerry Garcia handprint. My dad's a Deadhead, and he's missing the same finger as Jerry.
Theducksarecoming 7 years ago
It's amazing. Also the tattoo artist must have incredible skill to be able to replicate that so amazing
#16
My Mom And Dad Had Cancer At The Same Time In The Same Hospital. He Wrote Her This Note When They Were Too Sick To Visit Each Other. This Is My First Ever Tattoo, In His Memory!
Pudingovina 7 years ago
This is a beautiful idea, and also a nice tattoo. (I'm not crying, you are crying!)
Dr. Cheri Hayes 7 years ago
No, I'm not crying...I have something in my eye...
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Purplish Hat 7 years ago
This made me sob.... my mum sat next to me during every single one of my chemo treatments. Her first treatment was the same day as my last. They organised it so we sat next to each other. I miss her so much
#17
My Second Tattoo Nearly Two Weeks After My First. A Semicolon For Suicide Awareness. It May Be Small, But It Has A Powerful Meaning.
"When I was seven my father committed suicide. Then I didn't even know what it was. All I knew is I stopped seeing "daddy" all of the time. As I grew older, I heard more and more news topics, read more news articles, and heard more of my friends say "someone else just took their life." I've become more concerned that people my age were taking their life because they were unhappy. Last year, someone whom I didn't even know personally, but "knew of" through mutual friends took their own life for a temporary problem.
After this incident, I came upon the semicolon project. The semicolon project was created for people going through struggles with self-harm, depression, and suicide who could have stopped moving forward, but didn't. The semicolon is used as the symbol because in a sentence, it separates two ideas. A period can replace a semicolon, but do not choose to do so because they don't want to end that idea. The semicolon project strives for "not stopping when you can keep moving on. The author is you, and the sentence is your life."
Beth Arriaga 7 years ago
Mark, here's to another 40. Plus a few more. Heart.
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Neeraj Jha 7 years ago
"not stopping when you can keep moving on. The author is you, and the sentence is your life."..... Such a beautiful thought.
Gemma Spurr 7 years ago
So sorry for your loss. I got mine today, with wings added for the baby we lost. Very poignant that this thread came up on bored panda on the same day.
Adrianna Roybal-Moseley 3 years ago
yes this makes me feel not alone no one deserves to have to think no one loves them so they want to take their own life one small mark can change someone's life forever ;
Cat person 7 years ago
My uncle got a semicolon tattoo on the side of his finger to represent his love of reading way before it became a symbol for suicide awareness
#18
Something Silly For The "Extra Life" Heart Surgery Gave Me
Dr. Cheri Hayes 7 years ago
Hope you are doing well since surgery...it's nice to be able to do something 'silly'.
Lazy Panda 7 years ago
Ooh twins! I've got the same scar from the same type of surgery! I don't have the rad tattoo though
#19
Heartbreaking Story Behind This Tattoo
"Today was one of those moments I will never forget. A new father came barreling into the shop, a huge ball of energy, basically shouting from excitement "I JUST HAD A BABY GIRL AND I NEED HER NAME TATTOOED ON MY WRIST!!!!" With me hearing this I said congratulations and asked when he had her and he sai "3:30am this morning!!!" He was exhausted yet full of energy. So I set up, and we small talked about all of his kids. He has 5 now. 4 daughters and one son, who accompanied him. We were talking about the baby and he said "she is very important to me" and I said yeah I'm sure she is and he came back with "I have lung cancer, it spread everywhere and there's not much else they can do. I stopped chemo a month ago and I have 4 months to live. Rainy will carry on my life." I got sort of choked up. The fact that I was tattooing someone who's clock was literally ticking faster than anyone's was just such a hard concept to wrap my head around. He was so positive and explained to me how he was living his life the best that he could. Every single day. He didn't look sick. He had such an energetic smile and such a vibe like he had the world in his hands. Today was already humbling because I added onto a sleeve that is on my late best friend's father. But this... this was the icing on the cake. A moment I truly will never forget. When he was leaving he gave me a really tight hug and genuinely thanked me, shook my hand, winked and said "see you soon". Thank you rainy and your amazing father for reminding me to live everyday as if it was your last."
Rob Galindo 7 years ago
I was not prepared for this, I'm at work and it's evident I'm about to break in tears. Shoot!
Reid Miles 7 years ago
I lost my father last August and to Lung Cancer and I still feel the pain.
Krysta Pandoo 7 years ago
Very moving , but can't help but wonder why you're in the tattoo parlour on the same day your child was born instead of being with her and also supporting your wife with the newborn.
#20
My Mother Passed Away Unexpectedly Two Nights Ago. She Told Me Once That If Were Ever To Get Another Tattoo It Would Have Been A Fairy. I Also Found A Document While Going Through Some Stuff Where She Wrote, "I Love You Very Much. -Mom." I Miss Her And I Know She Would Have Loved It
#21
My Brother Was Murdered On February 6th, 2015. He Had "Honor Your Truth" Tattooed Across His Chest. We Cremated Him And We Are Putting His Ashes In A Bio Urn, So He Will Grow Into A Strong, Beautiful Oak Tree. This Is My Memorial Tattoo For Him
#22
Best Friend Committed Suicide Last Year. Got Her Last Note As My First Tattoo. She Was Only 15-Years-Old, And I Was 17 When She Died. Tomorrow Is My 19th Birthday And I Miss Her More Than Any Words Could Express
Harry Plopper 7 years ago
My friend is battling depression. One day she stopped answering her phone. For 2 months I was crying myself to sleep, hoping she was still alive. Her mom does drugs. Finally, after 2 months, she texted me. "I love you". I was even more scared. I texted her back, but got no reply. I finally saw her one day. I was crying tears of joy. I love you too, abby.
Connie Martin 7 years ago
Please be aware y'all: Sometimes a person in distress will reach out to others by offering help. Especially "the strong ones" might do this. (Google "projection.") If an offer like this comes out of nowhere (i.e., you haven't expressed any distress) from someone you love, be aware that that person may him-/herself be suffering and subconsciously seeking help.
Ema Počubayová 7 years ago
I admit tearing up, if not crying.... This is too relatable... Even if death didn't come yet
Mangle the Fox 6 years ago
My friend calls me Bacon too.....the onion ninjas have struck again.
#23
Always Wanted A Tattoo Of A Dragon, And Skyrim Got Me Through Quitting Heroin In 2011 And Helped Me Stay Clean. I'm Super Happy I Finally Did It
Kim Lee 7 years ago
All the Elder Scrolls games and Bethesda-helmed Fallout NV and 4 have helped me through depression over the years.
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#24
One And Only Tattoo
My father passed on Valentines day 2 days before I turned 18, I thought this quote from a prayer said during his funeral was perfect. He had written a birthday card about 30 minutes before his heart attack and it was signed "love ya, dad" so I had his handwriting put below the quote
Carmen Devore-Blakestad 7 years ago
I've been doing that all through this list.
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lindsaymad2000 7 years ago
My dad died on Valentine's too. I've wanted for awhile now, to get a tattoo of some lyrics, from if you could see me now, by the script.
#25
For My 18th Birthday I Got A Tattoo Of My Dads Laugh On My Arm, He Passed 3 Years Ago. I Have His Smile And Joy Wherever I Go Now
Captain Planet 7 years ago
Nice, it's a memory. You know what it's about without everyone else unless you tell them. And it's original.
Cami Ereth 7 years ago
I love this. I saved all of my dad's phone messages, to my One Drive. They look like this. I am so, so grateful I can actually hear his voice. God, I miss him. This tattoo is beautiful.
#26
My Twin Sister Passed Recently, Got These Done In Memory Of The Loss Of My Other Half
bruhmoment 4 years ago
I forgot their name but they are these Russian decoration that once you open it there will be a smaller one inside it and open the smaller one and you get an even smaller one and it goes on and on
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i'm kind of enjoying the day of the dead matryoshka feel....
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Salvador Laurienti 7 years ago
The f**k would you say “Lol” you sick bastard
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#27
This Woman In New Orleans Lost Everything In Katrina. She Set A Goal Of Rebuilding The Home She Lost And Tattooed The Plans On Her Hands As A Daily Reminder While She Works Three Jobs To Achieve Her Dream
Catffirmations 7 years ago
This is tremendously sad to me. Too many people lose everything in disasters and insurance companies do everything in their power not pay the claims.
#28
Though I Have A Bunch Of Tattoos This Is By Far My Most Meaningful
"This is a dedication to my sister who lost a battle with cancer. My sister was special needs and couldn't write many things but she did always sign her own cards. This tattoo is a scan from the last card she signed for me. I couldn't think of a better way to ink her name than in her own handwriting."
#29
About A Month Ago, I Lost A Friend In A Climbing Accident. I Watched Him Fall 50 Meters To His Death. This Is My Reminder Of Him As Well As A Reminder To Myself To Climb Safe
Carmen Elena 7 years ago
My God... So sorry for your loss... Love for the family and for you too.
SexyEggPlant 7 years ago
i think this is one of the saddest ones...watching your own friend fall to his death...brutal...really really sad...
Elliott Simone Deegan 7 years ago
i know how u feel. i am a clmber and me and my altime best partner alwas check before we climb and i have heard all types of a full story about climbing accidents.
Ellie Mikers 7 years ago
Bawbag is just trolling; he wants you to be appalled by what he says even though he doesn’t mean it. It’s best just to ignore him, because if you acknowledge him he’ll go on and do this again.
Rin Dijkwel 4 years ago
Im a seasoned rock climber myself.... just the thought puts me in big distress... much respect, Rin.
#30
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
Shruti Naik 7 years ago
This should be way higher on the list. The burden he had as a soldier is too immense to ever imagine!
Kimberly Robinson 7 years ago
The American and Allied soldiers in WWII saved this whole damn planet and that is the truth.
#31
This Whole Sleeve Wraps Around My Dad
"He passed away from ALS and Multiple Systems Atrophy after suffering for 4 years on 9/14/16. The time on the clock is 9:14, which symbolizes the day he stopped suffering and was at peace once again. Frank Sinatra was his favorite artist, so while he was in the hospital in a medically induced coma, we started playing some of Frank’s music. My dad peacefully passed on his own in the middle of the first song we played, “Fly Me To The Moon” which is written in the banner beneath the clock. The dove on my inner forearm symbolizes my dad going off on his new path to heaven. His memory lives on my arm with me forever."
Yousofukenprecious 7 years ago
Not thinking of the meaning, this sleeve is ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS
Marcus Nyquist 7 years ago
Wow this truly is the best and most meaningful tattoo i have seen. And probably will ever see. Man, the details. And the meaning behind. Just wow!
John Backus 7 years ago
WoW I participate in a car show in Lawrenceburg Indiana for a dear friend who died from ALS .
#32
My Dad Passed Away A Week Ago, My Sister And I Got Tattoos In Our Hometown To Honor Him
The day my dad died, my step mom asked if he could send her a cardinal. Since then, they've showed up in many different places. Cards, clothes, a figurine my mother sent her. I'm sure it's because we're looking for them but it has brought us a lot of comfort. So the red bird is for him.
The blue birds are for his parents, my gram and poppa. My poppa could mimic so many bird calls. My gram would give my sister and I blue bird figurines for major life events. They helped raise us and I miss them terribly
#33
Tribute Tattoo For My Best Friend Who Passed Away
#34
Family Tattoo
"The train is for my Papa Jim, who was a train engineer. The horse is for my Papa Don, since he adored animals. Then the two cows (theyre not finished yet) represent my mom and my stepdad, since they both worked in the cattle business.
The dates below them are the dates they passed away, which is why one cow doesnt have a date. I'm going to add more detail and colour after it heals and I'll continue to add more so that it will wrap around my leg."
#35
My First Tattoo Had To Be A Sentimental One, My Moms Favorite Saying To Me In Her Hand Writing!
Skylar Dyerson-Fritchman 6 years ago
are those self-harm scars and cuts.... honey I have been down that path my grandma died 10 years ago on April 21 2009 and i wanted to do that sooo bad then i met her in my dream and she said the best way you can honor me is be safe dont hurt yourself and dont cry for the rest of your life you will have the best life i can tell you now and here i am 13 telling people over 20 to not hurt themselves and the last time i saw her in my dreams was 2 years ago and she said hurry and give me a hug y because you have to wake up and i never get to hug her
#36
Girl I Know Had A Best Friend Who Was Murdered. After The Trial She Got A Beautiful Tattoo Of A Note Her Friend Had Written Her Years Before
#37
Got This Note My Father Left Me As A Tattoo. My Father Passed Away And I Decided To Get This Tatted On My Calf Since He Had One On His
Amina Hays 7 years ago
It must be wonderful to have a relationship like that with your father. This is really lovely.
#38
Tribute To A Friend Who Died In A Car Crash And Was On His Way To A Brilliant Racing Career
John Backus 7 years ago
I think you had this done so YOU didn't forget the shift pattern .... kidding, sorry for your loss, please forgive me ..... I have raced all my life .
#39
Tattoo For Grandma. Grandma Passed Away Last Year, So I Got The Actual Script Of A Letter She Sent My Grandpa When He Was Deployed In The 50s, And It’s An Audio Clip Of Her P.S. It is "You've Got Me Counting Days"
#40
For Nana Who Passed, And Whose Birthday Was In St. Patricks Day
Emily Hisel 7 years ago
both of my grandma's loved birds! i dont get it, but i freakin love it.
Gayle Bynum Cardosa 7 years ago
birds are amazing. They're incredibly smart.
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#41
I Got This After A Really Really, Really Bad Breakup. I Needed To Cover Up A Silly Tattoo We Had Gotten Together (Yup, Learned My Lesson) And Decided To Do So With A Diamond Because They Are Unbreakable
Kirsten Lee 7 years ago
I have a diamond on my ankle and it reminds me everyday that i am strong and powerful also got a matching tattoo with my mom because she is my best friend ever someone i can talk to about anything same with dad but i dont have a tattoo idea for us yet.
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Kanda Deepika 7 years ago
aww.. even I have a tattoo, I had it after passing through from a bad relationship,depression , and when I learnt what is actual freedom. That I can live with what I want not just what he want's.....N later on got trolled and cyber bulley by some kids cz they find it so simple,, but for me it has some meaning .. nd I love it 16388645_1...08269a.jpg 
SanchaTheSeeker 7 years ago
I love how these human truly care about their loved ones by doing all they can so that they are permanently remembered forever
arjelio mas 7 years ago
Sancha - Tattoos being "permanently remembered forever" is a pretty strong statement in the face of reality and all.
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Elizabeth Molloy 7 years ago
*Bawling. Balling is ... something very different *ahem*
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Pallas Widell 7 years ago
2016 i was stuck in a bad relationship. Him threatening to kill himself if i left him. Ended up starving myself to the edge of death. The only thing that got me out of bed and that finally saved my life was my world of Warcraft guild so i tattooed the horde logo in their honor.
Tiffanie Miller 7 years ago
Is there a way i can add my tattoo to this post? I'm an attempted suicide survivor . My tat reminds me there is hope no matter what and that I can cope with whatever is thrown at me. 28500067_1...e4700d.jpg 
Michael Dee 7 years ago
Dec 13th, 2017 - 12:23 am. The time my son with a future so incredibly bright ended his life. He always wondered if I was proud of him even though I made sure to reassure him, he opted for suicide. I wear him proudly on my arm for the rest of my life. 26815053_1...40d16d.jpg 
Diana Guidry 7 years ago
My father had a PH.d in Chemistry. When I was young, he told me about a chemical that had the longest spelling: cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene. I was so fascinated by that word that I practiced and practiced until I could say it correctly. It became a private word joke between my father and I. After he passed away, I got a tattoo of the chemical element on my arm in his honor. I sure miss that ole' guy! 19095441_1...65e4b6.jpg 
Diana Geo 7 years ago
True, just ruined mine after I finished all the submissions
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Canadian Guy, eh 7 years ago
I never was into tattoos. Then last year both Ambra, my cat companion died in July followed by Jerry, my dog companion 4 months later. The three of us had been together for close to 16 years and their absence still hits me like a ton of bricks. To help me with this I decided to get a tattoo of them to keep with me till we can be together again. 20180201_1...b9efb5.jpg 
Kanda Deepika 7 years ago
aww.. even I have a tattoo, I had it after passing through from a bad relationship,depression , and when I learnt what is actual freedom. That I can live with what I want not just what he want's.....N later on got trolled and cyber bulley by some kids cz they find it so simple,, but for me it has some meaning .. nd I love it 16388645_1...08269a.jpg
SanchaTheSeeker 7 years ago
I love how these human truly care about their loved ones by doing all they can so that they are permanently remembered forever
arjelio mas 7 years ago
Sancha - Tattoos being "permanently remembered forever" is a pretty strong statement in the face of reality and all.
Load More Replies... Elizabeth Molloy 7 years ago
*Bawling. Balling is ... something very different *ahem*
Load More Replies... Pallas Widell 7 years ago
2016 i was stuck in a bad relationship. Him threatening to kill himself if i left him. Ended up starving myself to the edge of death. The only thing that got me out of bed and that finally saved my life was my world of Warcraft guild so i tattooed the horde logo in their honor.
Tiffanie Miller 7 years ago
Is there a way i can add my tattoo to this post? I'm an attempted suicide survivor . My tat reminds me there is hope no matter what and that I can cope with whatever is thrown at me. 28500067_1...e4700d.jpg
Michael Dee 7 years ago
Dec 13th, 2017 - 12:23 am. The time my son with a future so incredibly bright ended his life. He always wondered if I was proud of him even though I made sure to reassure him, he opted for suicide. I wear him proudly on my arm for the rest of my life. 26815053_1...40d16d.jpg
Diana Guidry 7 years ago
My father had a PH.d in Chemistry. When I was young, he told me about a chemical that had the longest spelling: cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene. I was so fascinated by that word that I practiced and practiced until I could say it correctly. It became a private word joke between my father and I. After he passed away, I got a tattoo of the chemical element on my arm in his honor. I sure miss that ole' guy! 19095441_1...65e4b6.jpg
Diana Geo 7 years ago
True, just ruined mine after I finished all the submissions
Load More Replies... Canadian Guy, eh 7 years ago
I never was into tattoos. Then last year both Ambra, my cat companion died in July followed by Jerry, my dog companion 4 months later. The three of us had been together for close to 16 years and their absence still hits me like a ton of bricks. To help me with this I decided to get a tattoo of them to keep with me till we can be together again. 20180201_1...b9efb5.jpg
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