Comments on: 12 Readers Share Their Meaningful Tattoos https://cupofjo.com/2021/09/08/12-readers-share-their-meaningful-tattoos/ Fashion, Beauty, Design, Culture, Food, Relationships, Motherhood Thu, 01 Sep 2022 16:29:48 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.1 By: Hillary https://cupofjo.com/2021/09/08/12-readers-share-their-meaningful-tattoos/#comment-3141519 Thu, 01 Sep 2022 16:29:48 +0000 https://cupofjo.com/?p=259241#comment-3141519 I think tats are beautiful. True art. I have watched tats done from start to finish, even attended a class. Because of a skin condition, I can’t enjoy the experience myself. I wear temporary tats like a piece of jewelry. There are beautiful temp tats for those of us unable to make the commitment. But I love the art form and the messaging.

]]> By: Jana https://cupofjo.com/2021/09/08/12-readers-share-their-meaningful-tattoos/#comment-3130018 Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:22:26 +0000 https://cupofjo.com/?p=259241#comment-3130018 My dad passed away four years ago, and every day without him still hurts like hell. Last year my mom gave me a letter he wrote her right after she gave birth to me — he wasn’t allowed to the hospital, so this was the only way to cheer her up and say hi to his daughter. The letter ends in “I love you very, very much”. I have this “love you” in his handwriting tattoed in my arm, and this is the most cherished tattoo i have.

]]> By: Lilka M. https://cupofjo.com/2021/09/08/12-readers-share-their-meaningful-tattoos/#comment-3130016 Thu, 21 Jul 2022 13:48:51 +0000 https://cupofjo.com/?p=259241#comment-3130016 As a tattooed person, one thing I really want to highlight is the importance of asking people permission to ask about their tattoos. I have had a lot of people in public (strangers) effectively invite themselves to ask deeply private questions about my tattoos. I’ve declined those questions a number of times and it’s always resulted in these weird interactions where I seem like a jerk. But you know, you are not entitled to another person’s tattoo story just because that tattoo is visible. Some people like talking about it, some people don’t. Personally, I find it invasive and difficult. It’s also a frustrating cultural expectation—some of my tattoos don’t actually have a big meaning, or some of them I’ve had for over twenty years and don’t think about very much. So while I absolutely love these stories, it’s worth remembering that not everyone loves discussing their tattoos and that you should always ask if it’s ok with them. If someone says no, take it with grace!

]]> By: Leah https://cupofjo.com/2021/09/08/12-readers-share-their-meaningful-tattoos/#comment-3105439 Sun, 17 Apr 2022 23:34:46 +0000 https://cupofjo.com/?p=259241#comment-3105439 Jenny, as a fellow physician – yes, you WILL get there – you are my f’ing hero. Rock ON and thank you for the incredibly meaningful, important, and lifesaving care you will provide!

]]> By: beeker https://cupofjo.com/2021/09/08/12-readers-share-their-meaningful-tattoos/#comment-3104558 Wed, 13 Apr 2022 15:40:52 +0000 https://cupofjo.com/?p=259241#comment-3104558 In reply to @Em_c_nola.

I would love to hear stories of soul-pets. What made you know, etc… seems fascinating, these interspecies relationships

]]> By: Betsy https://cupofjo.com/2021/09/08/12-readers-share-their-meaningful-tattoos/#comment-3084096 Thu, 03 Feb 2022 15:46:01 +0000 https://cupofjo.com/?p=259241#comment-3084096 Joanna I am still so honored that you featured this calligraphy tattoo I created so many years ago; I still have people hire me because of it! Thank you again! https://cupofjo.com/2010/01/calligraphy-tattoo/

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