These tattoos were added to my gallery back in February and I love them very much. They mean a lot to me and are in reference to a story I got to read in the book Be Nice, Or Else! (And What's In It For You) by Winn Claybaugh [who I have actually had the opportunity to meet!] In the book Winn makes reference to a girl who was in an accident that left her paralyzed from the waist down. Most people would give up a lot of their hopes and dreams, but then while lying in her hospital bed she decided she could either get Bitter, or get Better. She went on to attend cosmetology school and graduated early because on top of physical therapy and a full time job she had perfect attendance. I am the first to admit that I am not perfect. And like many people I struggle with my ability to stay positive in the face of my trials and obstacles that come my way, but this story has stuck with me since the first time I read it two years ago. The most important thing to remember is that you have to choose. Choose whether you will be bitter or better. I've taken this meaning to heart as I often struggle with bitterness when faced with difficult situations. I struggle with my mental health and as such decided that this would be the perfect tattoo to add my semi colon to. It indicates that bitter is not my end, and the period after better shows that it is. Sorry for the super long post but I just had to share! 💙💙 Don't let bitter be your end!! And always reach out to the people in your life when you feel like you're struggling with your mental health. #semicolontattoo #bitterorbetter #beniceorelse #winnclaybaugh #angiecranor