Once upon a time, tattoos were something only certain groups of people would have, but now, it's a very common habit. And although many people have tattoos that look pretty, sometimes, there's a more deep meaning behind them.
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Check out the photos below that show that inking yourself can be one of the most powerful acts out there.
Daddy’s Little Girl
There is a special bond between daughters and their fathers—a bond that's unbreakable even by a loss. Kids losing their parents to old age is a natural thing, but it is painful nonetheless.
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This sweet woman decided to carry her dad with her forever, after his passing in 2016, via a tattoo that is showcasing his most memorable features, his glasses and mustache. We think this is a beautiful gesture.
Standing Together
This brave boy went through brain surgery that thankfully saved his life. He will carry with him the memory of the surgery forever since it is a scary and life-changing experience.
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The surgery left its mark with a scar on his head, so the child’s dad decided to keep him company, tattooing the same scar on his head. Now the child will know this is not a scar to be ashamed of, it is a badge of bravery.
The Love Boat
Cancer is a terrible disease, there is no doubt about it. Sometimes it strikes more than one family member, creating an extra challenging situation like this one. This heartwarming couple could not visit each other in the hospital anymore, on the account of both of them being sick.
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And so, they started sending love letters to each other. After the passing of the sweet couple, their child chose a drawing of one of the letters and made it into a tattoo.
A Rainy Day
This is such a heartfelt story about the love of a dad for his daughter. After the birth of his little girl, he rushed to get a tattoo of her name and birth date.
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The reason this was so urgent, is because he only had a few more months to live. He knew his time will soon be over, and wanted to pay this tribute to his daughter before it was too late. That is beautiful beyond words.
Let Me Go
This person lost their father just before their 18th birthday. At the funeral, a speaker read this emotional quote, showing how even in the hardest of times life is always stronger, and we all must move through the pain.
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To remember their father, they decided to tattoo this sentence with their dad’s signature. The memories will never be gone, but life must go on.
Home Sweet Home
Many people lost their homes in Hurricane Katrina, which wreaked havoc in New Orleans in 2015. This woman was one of those who were left with nothing but the memory of what her home used to look like.
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And so after the disaster, she chose to tattoo her home floor plan on her hands, hoping that one day she’ll have enough money to rebuild the memory and turn it into an actual home.
