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Old 10-14-2014, 09:22 AM
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Smile Recovery tattoo ideas?

Whohoo! I'm 50 days today! Yes - so - recovery tattoos.

I've got a few so far, that aren't blatantly related to my recovery but are somewhat related.

"It's never too late to be, what you might have been" on my torso.

"Live with no excuses, love with no regrets" across my shoulders

A treble clef with a cross built in on the back of my arm (music/spirituality play a huge part in my recovery).

I'm thinking of getting "serenity, courage, wisdom" or "every step counts" on my feet.

Also maybe "that which does not kill me, only makes me stronger" somewhere.

Also a pheonix somewhere on my body to represent re-birth, being reborn through sobriety.

Do you guys have any recovery tattoos or tattoo ideas you'd like to share??
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Old 10-14-2014, 09:26 AM
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I have one on the inside of my arm that says
"life hurts a lot more than death"

It's a Jim morrison quote. I got it from a walking dead book and knew that it summed my life up
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Old 10-14-2014, 09:33 AM
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Google for ideas!

One page:
recovery tattoos on Pinterest | 83 Pins
I like the feather with the birds in the middle, could be combined with some simple text if you like texts. Also, click "ink addiction" on top left, that page has some really beautiful images in my opinion. I like the dream catcher themes, I think that could also be made more explicitly addiction/recovery-related.

Congrats on 50 days!
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Old 10-14-2014, 09:38 AM
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50 is so awesome mrrryah

i have no tatoo's but i want this phrase on my neck somewhere

Mo cuishle

for so many reasons my late mothers name was irish gaelic all my ancestry is Scottish and then Irish
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Old 10-14-2014, 09:41 AM
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I like every step counts on your feet. That is clever.
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Old 10-14-2014, 09:44 AM
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I have "to thine own self be true" across my upper back. I also have a full sleeve which is made up of images that are metaphors for growth/renewal etc I have a side piece that goes from hip to shoulder that incorporates 5 meaningful images that I got on my fifth year clean. I have others that are related to my children and also a side piece that matches one my partner has.
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That sounds amazing soberlicious! I'd like to see that!
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Old 10-14-2014, 10:26 AM
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Great thread! I've got two tattoos so far and have been trying to work out what my third will be. Love the ones you've got and the other posts
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Great thread! I've got two tattoos so far and have been trying to work out what my third will be. Love the ones you've got and the other posts
Nice What do you have Mavis?
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Being a child of the early 80's (1981) i grew up and was all into the Video game craze as a child.

I'm a HUGE legend of zelda fan. Always thought about getting a TriForce tattoo.

TriForce = Wisdom, Courage, Power.
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A broken chain?
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Mine are a bit boring I'm afraid, tribal pattern on lower back and chinese dragon on shoulder. Would love to have a huge tormented angel across my back
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I alson want the word North on my neck in some sort of old english writing

and an angel on my shoulder like the ones you get in cemeteries
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How funny, I was just thinking about this friday night. I was looking at pinterest at tattoos. I have always wanted a phoenix...I like the whole idea of a rebirth. Plus the colors could look so beautiful with the right artist. I wanted it on my side but might opt side of leg or upper back/shoulder. I heard the side/rib area hurts really bad. I know the tat I have on the top of my food was killer!
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congrats on your 50 days! thats awesome!
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I have the Chinese character for happiness on my ankle. I picked my ankle to remind myself to step towards happiness. Chinese because Eastern cultures put a value on mindfulness. Also, happiness is close to "glee", my username, and my journey towards personal fulfillment in sobriety started on SR.

I also have a small infinity/heart on my wrist with a peace sign in one of the loops of the infinity, symbolizing infinite peace and love in my actions.
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No words, but I have this guy tattooed on my back to watch over me.

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I several tats. I made a drawing for my next one when I came back from rehab and my lost days on the southeast coast. It was a partial skeleton coming out of the sand, one hand on an empty broken bottle the other reaching up the trunk of a palm tree pulling it out of the sand. It was supposed to represent my journey. My son actually got me a gift certificate to get it done that Christmas. Never went through with it. Think I'm just too old for fresh ink. Must be turning into a wus.

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. Nice thread! I don't ave any tattoos. Our son has a few, his Recovery tattoo is, "Everything will be OK". He's 23 and been sober 6 years. SO, proud of him.
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