Tattoos can be a representation of somebody’s life. Many people like to ink their bodies to celebrate or commemorate important moments in their lives.
This could be a happy moment like the birth of a child or a sad moment like a loved one’s passing. Either way, everybody has a story to tell, and here I’m sharing just a few special ones with you all.
1. This Brain Injury Tattoo
It can’t be easy to suffer from brain injury. But it’s great to see that this person has retained their sense of humor even during a trying time. Here’s how they decided to deal with it.
2. This Kid’s Drawing
I’ve seen this before, but I want your take on it. Would you ever get one of your kids’ drawings tattooed on your body? This design here is supposed to represent the parent and the child.
3. This Overcoming Depression Piece
Many people suffer from depression, and it’s definitely a hard topic to discuss openly. So this person chose to put their feelings on their sleeve to continue their healing process. I really applaud this approach.
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4. This ‘The Great Gatsby’-Inspired Piece
If you’ve ever read a book that stayed with you would you turn it into a tattoo? That’s exactly what this person did here, and I’m really digging this colorful piece. It’s simply stunning, no?
5. This Tribute To Daughter
Listen to his heartwarming story. A father tattooed his daughter’s drawing on his body because it’s the last drawing he got from her before she passed away. Oh my gosh! My heart goes out to him, and I’m getting teary-eyed here.
6. This Sister Tattoo
“Got this in memory of my sister. Always made me laugh the way she drew her people and am so happy with how it came out,” this Redditor shared. What a neat way to honor a sister who passed.
7. This Symbolic Piece
If a surgeon opened up your chest, I guess you might consider tattooing his hand too, huh? This is such a neat concept. I don’t think I’ve ever seen anything like this before. How about you?
8. This Ear Tattoo
This lady who’s deaf in one ear got a simple yet quite symbolic tattoo. I wonder what it means to her to have this placed behind her ear. There is so much we take for granted, and being able to hear might be one of those things.
9. This Bold Statement
Speaking of people who are either deaf or hard of hearing, this tattoo speaks for itself, no? It’s pretty clear to me, that no matter what someone’s disability is, we should all treat them just like everyone else.
10. This ‘Star Wars’ Tribute
Let me ask you: What’s your favorite movie? If you’re a die-hard Star Wars fan, you’ll definitely appreciate the inspiration behind this one. That’s one elaborate and cool-looking piece here, huh? I really dig this one.
11. This Scar Tattoo
Some people choose to cover their surgical scars completely with tattoos, and others incorporate them into the design. This person who had multiple ankle surgeries decided to do the latter. Which way would you go, huh?
12. This Living Will Tattoo
Here’s an idea for a tattoo I can honestly say I’ve never seen before. This person opted to put their living will on their arm permanently. Wow! I’m sure they’re glad it wasn’t ten pages long.
13. This Family Tattoo
This husband and wife duo got matching tattoos to symbolize their family tree. The bird flying away represents the miscarriage they suffered. Oh, this is so sweet. Isn’t it? Amazing to see they persevered through all of it.
14. This Tribute To The Trade
“Decided to get a tattoo to commemorate my trade/skill as an electrician, and since I work with my hands for a living I thought what better place to put it?”
I love the story behind this piece!
Wow, what did I tell you?
These stories are so amazing here. If you ever wanted to get a tattoo to commemorate something special, I hope this is the inspiration you needed to make that final decision.
Go for it, and have no regrets, and come back here to tell us all about it, okay?
