Rising Above Adversity

Celtic Warrior Symbol

This is a Celtic warrior symbol. I got it after my brother-in-law, a former Marine, took his life. I got this for my 40th birthday. He took his life earlier that month. He was covered head-to-toe in tattoos. I wanted something to reflect the fact that I had risen above adversity. This tattoo symbolizes me rising above adversity.

 moon with some stars

This is a moon with some stars. I went to college late. I was in my mid-30s. I would sit behind all these young people who had tattoos. I wanted one, too. I figured I would get one on my ankle. I expected a whole lot of pain, but there wasn’t that much pain. I wanted it in a spot where I could enjoy it. If I had known that it wouldn’t hurt, I would have gotten a full ankle bracelet.

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