I did a thing today on this post Canada Day holiday Monday. I got another tattoo. My third one.
It was a gift from my kids for my birthday. I designed it specially with them and Rich in mind.
I never had any desire to get a tattoo (let alone 3 of them) before my mental health journey first began nine + years ago but much like my writing, tattoos have now become a way to express myself, inspire hope and resilience and acts as a daily reminder of my journey toward mental wellness.
Some tattoos serve as a reflection of our past, some tell our ongoing stories of the present and others represent an embodiment of the person you most want to become.
Each of my tattoos bring new meaning to my journey. My latest one is particularly meaningful to me as it not only symbolizes my ongoing internal struggle between light and darkness, but it also honours my greatest treasures in my life; My Family.
My family means everything to me; they are “my sun, my moon and all of my stars” ~ E.E. Cummings. And much like the sun 🌞 and the moon🌛and all of the stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟, they too brighten my darkest days, inspire me, give me strength and renewal and light up my world.
I chose to place my new tattoo on my left forearm, directly pointing in the direction of my heart, the place where I hold my family so dearly. Now I have a permanent visual that I can look at every day and be reminded of what’s most important in my life and know that no matter where the Universe takes me, I will never be alone.
A huge thank you to my 3 reasons why for this very meaningful gift. I love you all to the moon and back, forever and a day.
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