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Originally Posted by monkeybrains21
My tat means too much to me to ever cut it. Still get the urge all the time even though it's been 6yrs. Just be careful inking can be an addiction all on its own
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That is awesome it’s worked for you too!
I figure I will have the urge to SI for the rest of my life (just like cigarettes and binge eating). But I was tired of promising my T that I wouldn’t SI. Sure, I wanted to keep the promise, but when there was a misunderstanding with her, that promise was broken so fast. And that’s when I realized the promise had to be to myself; not anyone else.
And I do agree…be careful that tattoos can be an addiction themselves. If you do consider SI an addiction (which I 100% do), then that means we are also prone to other addictions. So be careful not to trade one thing for another. Too much of anything in life is unhealthy…
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Originally Posted by Contrabanned
I have SI'd exclusively on my legs, which is why I never wear shorts. I intend to get tats down there whether the scars fade or not. It seems like a good idea, and I've always loved tattoos. Glad to see it's working for you :-)
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Most of my scars are 8 years old. For my right arm, the scars were 1 month old when I got the tattoo. All of my scars were visible to a degree. The 8 year old ones were flesh-tone, but still raised. The 1 month old ones were still red (due to the collagen still forming). The only way you can see the scars under the tattoo is at an angle where you can see the skin rise or dip. Otherwise, you can’t tell. And even though some of the scars still show, people are looking at the tattoo and not the surrounding scars.
But honestly, in the end, it was for me. I wasn't trying to hide anything. It wasn’t about shame. I actually think it’s more about embracing myself. I’m saying to the world: “Look at my arms! Look at how beautiful they are. Look at far I’ve come” Yes, not everyone likes tattoos…can’t please everyone…lol. But tattoos can be a way to help you cope with SI and help you love yourself.