tattoo ideas!

[baldegale]

Goid idea to wait. As for worrying about what others think: don't. You be YOU. And be proud of who YOU are.

I've put this quote on here before, but it fits here too.

"My choice is what I choose to do
and if I'm causing no harm it shouldn't bother you.
Your choice is who you choose to be
and if you're causing no harm then you're alright with me."
-----> Ben Harper 'Burn One Down'

i think the biggest thing for me (gonna get deep here in a second) is i have major mental trauma, when i was a kid (5-6) up until i was 14 i got bullied by friends and family for having a girly voice and being small etc and my family is super judgemental and whatever i get im worried theyre gonna think it’s feminine and such. its total bs that i have to worry about that but, thats my life


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[Craiga 01453]

i think the biggest thing for me (gonna get deep here in a second) is i have major mental trauma, when i was a kid (5-6) up until i was 14 i got bullied by friends and family for having a girly voice and being small etc and my family is super judgemental and whatever i get im worried theyre gonna think it’s feminine and such. its total bs that i have to worry about that but, thats my life


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I feel ya. I have anxiety and depression issues myself. The sooner you realize that when people put you down it's THEIR insecurities showing, the sooner you'll be comfortable in your own skin. I'm not trying to put your friends and family down, but if they're picking on your voice or anything else, that's on them. Your voice is YOURS, your small size is YOURS. Let them worry about themselves. Don't let them throw their rubbish in your back yard.

[baldegale]

I feel ya. I have anxiety and depression issues myself. The sooner you realize that when people put you down it's THEIR insecurities showing, the sooner you'll be comfortable in your own skin. I'm not trying to put your friends and family down, but if they're picking on your voice or anything else, that's on them. Your voice is YOURS, your small size is YOURS. Let them worry about themselves. Don't let them throw their rubbish in your back yard.

now they stopped because im taller than everyone and have a super deep voice, it doesnt bother me too much now but its just worrysome to have to go through all that againt


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[Craiga 01453]

now they stopped because im taller than everyone and have a super deep voice, it doesnt bother me too much now but its just worrysome to have to go through all that againt


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Hahahaha! Joke's on them, I guess.

I know being a teenager is tough, believe me I get it. And if some random dude was giving me life advice when I was your age I would have laughed it off and ignored it.
But hey, can't hurt to try to help.

Just keep your head up, my man.

I leave you with another lyric, which I feel strongly enough about that I tattooed it about 10 years ago...

"If I can't be my own
I'd feel better dead"
----> Layne Staley, Alice In Chains

[baldegale]

Hahahaha! Joke's on them, I guess.

I know being a teenager is tough, believe me I get it. And if some random dude was giving me life advice when I was your age I would have laughed it off and ignored it.
But hey, can't hurt to try to help.

Just keep your head up, my man.

I leave you with another lyric, which I feel strongly enough about that I tattooed it about 10 years ago...

"If I can't be my own
I'd feel better dead"
----> Layne Staley, Alice In Chains

nahh, not me, the past 4 years of my life my only friends have been double my age, i take everything into consideration, just some things are hard to actually do, no matter how easy they sound. arrogance hinders learning, i learned that at a very young age and its helped me learn a lot of important things for life. i do everything in my power to not discredit anyone because no matter the circumstances more than likely they have at least a little bit of knowledge that you dont


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[hilabeans]

Advice from a mom - it sounds like you've got A LOT going on. You've shared a ton of personal information here with internet strangers, you obviously need to talk. And that's a good thing! Get it out of you.

But the tattoo won't fix anything, or make you any cooler, or gain you any more respect. It's a superficial move that could have a lot of downside. You are SO young and already have so many challenges. If grandma is willing to put up a few bucks to have you inked, maybe ask if she'd spare a few more for a session or two with a therapist.

You can always get a tattoo, no matter what age you are, there is zero downside in waiting (longer than months even) and a ton of potential downside in getting one too soon. You don't even have a job yet - you should prioritize your life decisions (and yes - a tattoo is a life decision).

Work on fixing inside out, instead of outside in.

(mom lecture over)

[hilabeans]

"If I can't be my own
I'd feel better dead"
----> Layne Staley, Alice In Chains

LOL - most depressing inspirational quote ever, Craig!

[baldegale]

Advice from a mom - it sounds like you've got A LOT going on. You've shared a ton of personal information here with internet strangers, you obviously need to talk. And that's a good thing! Get it out of you.

But the tattoo won't fix anything, or make you any cooler, or gain you any more respect. It's a superficial move that could have a lot of downside. You are SO young and already have so many challenges. If grandma is willing to put up a few bucks to have you inked, maybe ask if she'd spare a few more for a session or two with a therapist.

You can always get a tattoo, no matter what age you are, there is zero downside in waiting (longer than months even) and a ton of potential downside in getting one too soon. You don't even have a job yet - you should prioritize your life decisions (and yes - a tattoo is a life decision).

Work on fixing inside out, instead of outside in.

(mom lecture over)

hahaha, put a smile on my face. thank you for caring! ill try and go over things in order.

oversharing has always been an issue of mine but sometimes is necessary for someone to understand the situation and to be able to give help on a topic (like the job thing) and believe it or not, this is actually the best ive felt mentally in probably 6-7 years. i got myself out of a bad situation and im doing well right now, my only downfall currently is motivation, it’s extremely hard to motivate me and i need said motivation to get my GED, get my drivers license (i also need a teacher but, thats out of my control), and get a job. right now im motivated to get a job so i try and apply to as many places as i can before this motivation runs out

i know the tattoo wont really fix anything, the only thing it has potential of doing is making me more comfortable with myself, but i dont really care too much about that. ive wanted one for a few years now i just never put too much thought into it because i felt like id get screamed at by my family, but now that i know theyre open to it it opens that door again, yanno?

thank you for the mom lecture <3

(also im waiting on getting medicaid to go to therapy, i applied a couple months ago just waiting to get accepted)


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[hilabeans]

thank you for the mom lecture <3

I have a ton more where that came from - you ever need some good mom'ing, you PM me. I live for mom'ing others...

(also im waiting on getting medicaid to go to therapy, i applied a couple months ago just waiting to get accepted)

Fantastic! I am a huge believer in therapy, just to have a neutral party hear you out and give unbiased guidance, I think it's incredibly beneficial. There is a shift happening in how we approach mental health these days (not fast enough, but still) that I think access to help will get easier and easier.

So hang in there, explore and exhaust your resources, and then when it's finally time for that tattoo you can get something truly special, like "I (heart) hilabeans". Just a thought... xoxo

[baldegale]

I have a ton more where that came from - you ever need some good mom'ing, you PM me. I live for mom'ing others...



Fantastic! I am a huge believer in therapy, just to have a neutral party hear you out and give unbiased guidance, I think it's incredibly beneficial. There is a shift happening in how we approach mental health these days (not fast enough, but still) that I think access to help will get easier and easier.

So hang in there, explore and exhaust your resources, and then when it's finally time for that tattoo you can get something truly special, like "I (heart) hilabeans". Just a thought... xoxo

if that BEL is yours, it’s beautiful. (heck its beautiful regardless)

anywho, im probably either gonna get it to celebrate my GED or my 19th birthday (february)


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