I want to get a tattoo symbolizing pain and the strength overcoming it.?

Question

I have leg hip perthes and I am looking to get a tattoo symbolizing the pain that I go through and the strength that it takes...not looking for a quote..ideas anyone?

Answer 1

The phoenix sounds great! I also had perthes as a child and set up a website for people with perthes and those getting the diagnosis (link below). I used the femur and femoral head as the 'P' in perthes, as you can see on my site



Donna

Answer 2

Tattoos Symbolizing Pain

Answer 3

The Phoenix is a good symbol. Part of my sleeve is a phoenix. The phoenix is a mythical bird that rises from the flames after hundreds of years of life to begin again. It can also make an awesome looking tattoo. Another you might consider is the Koi fish (Japanese carp): these fish travel upstream through raging rivers to spawn and thus represent perseverance and ability to overcome great challenges. Also, a tiger is often a symbol of strength.

Good luck!

Answer 4

If there was any object or person that you could always turn to, or a phrase that you kept telling yourself over and over when things were terrible then perhaps you can get an idea in your head about something that would symbolize any of those; it may be the object/person/phrase itself. I've gone through a lot and had similar obstacles, and during therapy, I was supposed to sort through my memories for a happy one; perhaps you can use that. Maybe you'd gone through visualization therapy and one of those could be the embodiment of dep/suicide and you can have it caged. Or a clasping of hands to symbolize someone helping you, so you know you aren't alone, no matter what, and there're places to go, people to see if you're going through a rough patch again. I hope you find your way. Peace and love be with you and yours.

Answer 5

What about a phoenix? They get burned, then rise from the ashes, so they are a symbol of overcoming adversity and pain. Or maybe a sunrise?

Answer 6

If you are of a certain background, culture, or race, perhaps get that language spelling out "whatever doesn't kill you, makes you stronger"