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Tattoo all completed! I am absolutely frozen, despite having the heating and multiple layers on, and having multiple hot drinks.

Joys of having 5 hours of black/grey out over keloid scarring

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Image 1: A pair of legs wearing black joggers, and black doc martens with yellow laces. I am lying on a tattoo bed.

Image 2: A white hand holding a white mug with a black skull and black writing that reads 'lockdown coffee club'. In the background is the tattoo trolly

Speaking of word definitions (and by extension, categories), as someone with many tattoos, a recurring question I get from people with no tattoos is "doesn't it hurt?" I always reply that no, it doesn't hurt me. I continue by saying that it feels like a very, very strong itch.

In reality, that doesn't feel right either but it's the closest word definition/category I have. It's certainly an unpleasant feeling but unlike anything else I've ever experienced. It doesn't fit a definition of any word I know. In my mind, it's in a touch sensation category of its own with no name.

#tattoos #ActuallyAutistic @actuallyautistic

How do you all feel about #tattoos ? I know it was (is?) still a no-no in #judaism but it seems like that is changing, especially with more secular Jews.

I say tattoos are fine (I don't judge), but especially if they show an appreciation for this life or if they're a path to healing.

After all, Judaism is distinctly focused on this life, instead of an afterlife.

My tattoo is based on this story:
1. I did something good. I am firmly of the belief G-d would approve.

2. After I called out a few people on their wrongdoing, I was traumatically villified by those people. It was extremely traumatic. Therapy has been helpful but we never fully heal - only learn to live with things.

3. Part of that healing of that was playing a lot of #tickettoride (yes, the board game) with the people I love. Family and friends.

So I have a locomotive to symbolize healing, moving forward, power to continue, plus a semicolon tucked in there for mental health awareness.

How about you all?