A MENTAL HEALTH STORYTELLING
“When I went to get the tattoo in honor of my nephew Matthew, I had one of the most cathartic experiences of my life. I felt so close to him. I know he was with me when I got that tattoo. I know he was – I felt him. And I know he loves the tattoo.
My grandmother was my best friend for so many years and the light of my life. I didn't know how I would live without her, but I knew I would have to. Even though it was heartbreaking when she left, I was prepared to let her go. She had lived her life and died at 100 years old.
Thank God she passed before Matthew because she would have lost her fucking mind.
So now that I've desecrated my body with a tribute tattoo to Matthew, I added a daisy – which is my grandmother's birth flower. I wanted her with him.
And I'm going to add a hummingbird because anytime I see a hummingbird, it reminds me of my Grandma Jane.
Apparently it's a big no-no to have the tattoo art facing you. But mine’s facing me. I’m doing this for me – for my first baby – not for anyone else. This tattoo is something I get to look at every day, and that brings me joy because I know Matthew loves it. He also loved to pick flowers for people. God, he was a sweet little muffin.
So I love my connection to my tattoos. And it's the one tattoo that I know my grandmother would not kill me for.”
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