There are many stereotypes about people who have tattoos. When you think about it. that's really a silly thing. The people you see with tattoos would still be the same person without them. I got my first tattoo a few months back and I really love it. There are many reasons why someone would choose to get a tattoo. I hope this gives people insight to the real people behind the stereotypes.
Before you judge someone on their appearance or their decisions, maybe step back and think about why you are judging them in the first place. It's OK if you simply don't like tattoos. That's fine for you, but you shouldn't impose that view onto others. The person you are giving the evil-eye or making a sly comment about probably loves their tattoos and it can hurt to be judged just by how you look. Granted, there are people who make some bad decisions and have some bad tattoos, but surely there is at least an interesting story behind those. No matter what group of people you find yourself in, you will always come across people who make bad decisions, or at least who have made bad decisions in the past. Everyone has made those kinds of choices in life. It's just that when it comes to tattoos, those last for a very long time, so if a tattoo is your bad decision, it's on display for the world to see, and judge because that's what people do.
As for my first tattoo I got it for a specific reason. It was a decision I thought about for over a year. I researched a lot to find an artist who's work I loved. I wanted to make sure that my tattoo was going to be quality. I couldn't be happier with the result. The artist who did my tattoo was Stephanie Weber at Bleed Blue Tattoo and Piercing. I had a wonderful experience and I know I am going to go back there to get my future tattoos. The artist was able to take my ideas and create a beautiful work of art that I get to show off for the rest of my life.
This is my beautiful tattoo. The reason I got it was because I have scars on my thigh from years of struggling with self harm and depression. God helped me overcome that battle and I've been out of the grips of self harm for over two years now. That battle I had left scars, and when I see them I thank God for what He's brought me through, but they are also a reminder of those hard times. I didn't want to see those scars every time I looked down at my leg. Plus there are still times when that way of coping calls to me, even after two years. I wanted something beautiful to look at. I wanted something to admire. I wanted something that was too beautiful to destroy. I felt that if I had a beautiful tattoo l would love it too much to ever think about destroying it with self harm. My tattoo doesn't completely cover my scars. If you look to the left of my cute little deer you can still see them. The point wasn't to cover them. They are still a part of my past, still a reminder of what God has brought me from. But now whenever I see my thigh I see the cutest little deer and beautiful flowers. My eyes automatically go to my tattoo and not my scars. I don't feel self conscious about people noticing my scars. They see my tattoo and most time I get compliments and it makes me feel good.
I chose to get a deer because I just love deer. They are my favorite animal and they make me smile. They can be so pretty and graceful and happy, but also be really derpy and I just love them for that. I chose those flowers because they are really beautiful. When I was researching my tattoo ideas I just loved this style of flower. I love nature so much. These are just things that make me happy, that's why I got them.
That is my personal story. The reason behind a person's tattoo might be a big story, or they could just simply like their tattoo idea. Whatever the reason, it is their choice. I don't think having artwork on your body should be any reason for people to judge. So if you have a tendency to judge someone on their appearance, whatever it is, maybe think twice about it.
