Person help: what would you do if you want to get a tattoo to honor someone

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what would you do if you want to get a tattoo to honor someone who has passed away, but you know they wouldn’t want you to get a tattoo in general…

My grandfather passed away one year ago, he was my best friend and the closest person to me. I want to get an anchor tattooed (pretty small) on my back shoulder area. It has so much significance to me and it’s a constant reminder of him. Not that I necessarily NEED a constant physical reminder, because he’s always on my mind, but I still love the idea. I know he wouldn’t want me to get a tattoo because he has two and he regretted it as he got older. But I really feel like I want it. I told myself after he passed that if I wanted it a year from now I would get it, and it’s been a year and my feelings haven’t changed. I want to honor him, but I know he wouldn’t necessarily think me getting a tattoo would be a good idea. ahh I don’t know.

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friendlyheart 9 #
An Undisclosed Location | 1 year ago (2 minutes after post)

It’s completely up to you but since you’re posting about it on here i feel like you’re not 100% sure whether you want it or not. I think you can do it if you really want to but you yourself realise that it’s not necessary so why do it?

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1 year ago (15 minutes after post)

I’m 99% sure I want to, but my grandmother said “oh don’t do that you know grandpa wouldn’t want you getting a tattoo he regretted his” and all that. my family is really important to me and their opinions matter, but at the same time I feel like this is something important to me and something that I really want.

Dr. Ralph 1 #
An Unknown Location | 1 year ago (15 minutes after post)

You won’t even be able to see it on your back shoulder. I think you should honor his memory by NOT getting a tattoo. It is what he would have wanted. Carry a picture of him with you always and share it with whomever you meet. Pray to and for him. Many times when I miss my mother who has passed away I get down on my knees and talk to her. Even if it is just a fantasy it makes me feel better and who knows…. she may actually be listening.

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friendlyheart 9 #
An Undisclosed Location | 1 year ago (16 minutes after post)

Well if you are sure you want it and you won’t feel like regretting your decision then i’d say go for it. You’ve been wanting it for a year now. Just remember there is no pressure for getting one, take your time and get it when you feel like it

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mintra 2 #
An Unknown Location | 1 year ago (58 minutes after post)

Tatoos seem to one addictive, the stepping stone theory is.

It starts with an anchor then, before you know it you are covered in mayan art.

Their is only one good use for tattoos, some people need them to survive.

You would know what I mean if you were one of them.

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Dr. Ozy 34 #
An Undisclosed Location | 1 year ago (2 hours, 57 minutes after post)

i think it sounds like a great idea. it’s in an easy to hide place, in case you need to look “professional”, it’s simple and in the memory of someone you love, and you are dead sure you want it. a simple tattoo like that doesn’t lose meaning with age. go for it.

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Zirbel 4 #
An Undisclosed Location | 1 year ago (12 hours, 23 minutes after post)

“THINK BEFORE YOU INK!”

“Are Tattoos Safe?”:
http://www.fda.gov/downloads/ForConsu…

“Could that tattoo cost you a job one day?”:
http://www.usatodayeducate.com/stagin…

“Tattoo 101 - Planning, Getting and Caring for a Tattoo”:
http://tattoo.about.com/od/tattoo101/…

“A Man‘s Guide to Getting a Tattoo”:
http://artofmanliness.com/2011/06/13/…

“A Girl‘s Guide to Tattoos”:
http://www.iemily.com/article-213.html

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