Sexually abused tattoo ideas???!?!?

Q. Ok so When i was 9 years old, i was sexually abused. Im currently seeing a therapist and I'm getting better. I want to get a tattoo that symbolizes that part of my life. To show that I'm a survivor. my problem is I don't know what tattoo I want to get. Do u have any creative ideas for a tattoo. I have an idea of just tattooing survivor but I want something to symbolize that. Oh and I'm 18.

A. teal is the awareness ribbon color, you could also get a kanji symbol for strength.

I was very close to getting an upside down panda on my shoulder blade
http://25.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m1oxwkVkxK1rsd5qvo1_400.jpg

my father abused me when I was younger, and I fell into a depression from it, I battled depression for over 10 years, and it still comes back at times. The panda can symbolize depression and upside down is like turning yourself around from the depression.
I decided against it however, bc I wanted to move on from it all. Plus pandas are my favorite animals and I hate to think of them in a depressing way.

If you are religious, a simple teal cross with the word strength, or somethign might be a good idea.
If you want something intricate, Maybe a tree with a womans body as the trunk, with some blue leaves coming down or blowing in the wind.

a dove, with the awareness ribbon in its beak?,
example:

http://www.google.com/imgres?q=infinity+breast+cancer+tattoo&um=1&hl=en&client=safari&sa=N&rls=en&biw=1121&bih=614&tbm=isch&tbnid=QqmVum9cI6Ga7M:&imgrefurl=http://pinterest.com/sara_berner/tattoo/&docid=sho8NnCC0c4uYM&imgurl=http://media-cache-ec5.pinterest.com/upload/265079128038243600_4HIa0UM0_b.jpg&w=192&h=277&ei=c8yMUMS6Lo2y9gTbgIGgAg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=235&vpy=177&dur=1077&hovh=221&hovw=153&tx=82&ty=117&sig=116496799652083639620&page=1&tbnh=137&tbnw=95&start=0&ndsp=19&ved=1t:429,r:14,s:0,i:113

an infinity symbol with the ribbon like this but teal not pink

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How about something that inspires you?

or a quote

give me life, give me pain, give me myself again

If you always watch the demons behind you, then you will never see the angels ahead.

If you’re going through hell, keep going.

Awareness ribbon with angel wings would look nice too

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Who is this woman? I need more pictures?

Q. http://media-cache-ec2.pinterest.com/736x/76/dc/18/76dc182ac274c5dbd057672954dc2a6e.jpg

I want to know who this is, because I need to see more pictures of that tattoo, haha ^^

A. The picture that you posted is from site “http://qualityrivets.blogspot.ca/
They won't give you the information that you are looking for. But if you are looking for the pattern then you can contact Quality Rivets. But I think that you already know that they won't give you the pattern.

You can see more pictures at: http://ca.images.search.yahoo.com/search/images?_adv_prop=image&fr=ush-ans&sz=all&va=woman+with+tattoo+her+arm

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How does a lip tattoo heal and how long?

Q. Pretty much it, Im not running out tomorrow and getting one and barely thinking about it, but I was just curious? And what would be good to get? I was thinking a woman symbol or bite me. thanks!

A. I'm all about tattoos they're an addiction but I wouldn't get one done & certainly wouldn't take any of my guns to somebody's lip but that's my opinion, to answer your 2 topic questions, as you may know the mouth heals quickly so the inside of your lip may take a couple days off of your healing time if properly taken care of but risk of infection could make it more trouble than it's worth. If all goes down without a hitch & your artist isn't heavy handed though it should heal no different than any other tattoo you have.

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How bad does it hurt to get a tattoo?

Q. I have a tattoo that I designed that I really want done on my lower back. It would be fairly large, detailed, and would have a lot of color so I know it will be expensive but just how painful will it be? It is a cross with wings and a halo and horns and a tail and fire and a rose wrapped around it, there is a margarita glass with an olive in it and a gun with a bullet and blood splattering. I know it sounds odd but it looks really neat.
I have high pain tolerance. I'm in the ARMY. I'm use to pain but not self inflicted pain.... that bothers the life right out of me.

A. Regardless of how large, or colorful, this particular tattoo is going to be painful. Inking your lower back always is. Of course, pain tolerance varies from person to person. I don't seem to be bothered by needles at all, and my skin sort of numbs after about thirty minutes or so when I got my tattoos, but, others fight the urge to squirm and cry. Sure, those of us with high pain tolerance recognize the pain, but we are able to distract ourselves or block it out, it's very convenient. If you tattoo is large, your best bet might be to get the ink in stages. Sit through an outline, then the filling, coloring and shading at other sit downs. Make sure you're comfortable with the artist, because if you're nervous, your senses will be heightened and actually increase the pain you're feeling. It's true. So, as long as you remain relaxed and have a focal point, perhaps something to read and are in a comfortable surrounding, maybe with a friend, too, you should be fine. Keep in mind, the area you are getting inked is very sensitive, more so on women because of soft fat tissue and what not, so it's perfectly normal if a tear or two slips out, or if you need a break. Getting breaks from pain are sometimes a good idea and sometimes bad. If you can't handle the pain and your skin hasn't numbed partially yet, then you take a break, the area will be more painful like a big bruise! GOOD LUCK!

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What is the underlying psychology behind the desire to get tattoo's?

Q. As tattoo's are painful, a little risky, and more or less permanent, I suspect there is some sort of insecurity/attention seeking psychology at work. What are your thoughts?

A. It's a matter of identification with a tribal mindset. Tattoo's have been with us forever it seems.
Right now it is a fad to extremes. It is cheaper and more efficient than in the past and the culture in society has opened the door to women as well. Although the art is very popular today I can't see it going on for more than a decade before the novelty of it all wears thin.
Too bad for the ones who mark their flesh these days. Many of them will regret it in their older years and some will pay a lot of money to get rid of them.
The problem is that the red ink used in tattooing cannot be eradicated without taking the flesh off. The rest of the inks can be laser cleaned.

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What are discriminations that a woman that has full body tattoos goes thru?

Q. im doing something on stereotyping for a specific group of people and i decided to do it on women that are fully tattooed because i believe some actual live a normalish life. i just want feed back thanks!
not just full body tattoos maybe just plenty of visible tattoos....

A. i am a chica with a full back piece that's obviously visible during summer months due to me wearing tank tops, etc... i also have a few small visible tattoos on my arms/hands.

i also am a mother.

i get weird looks all the time, but more so i am surprised at the amount of compliments/questions i get from people who you would never think were interested.

i feel sometimes people may find me intimidating, uneducated, or just a wild child due to my tattoos... add some brightly colored hair to the mix (like i used to have.. hehe) and the scowls are even more frequent. i am, of course, none of the above... just someone who likes "skin art"... as in all walks of life, from the cute un-tattooed girl who drives the escalade, to the fully tattooed dude on a motorcycle, there will always be stereotypes.

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