I have tattoos your age. To think I’m wearing a 20year old tattoo just makes me realize I found my true self a long time ago. And embraced it. First tattoo was my FULL back piece (30 hours). Go big or go home... kinda became my life’s attitude. Part of it is giant letters saying “Sincerity” across my lower back.. (my tramp stamp is sincerity which is hilarious & so me) See, I’ve been wearing my ethics & fluffy heart on my sleeves, literally, since 18.. in a very conservative South Africa. I was one of the heaviest tattooed woman(Tom-boys?) at that time & got a lot of shitty comments. I actually covered up (body, not only tattoos) for many years due to shaming, or attention I wasn’t asking for, but learnt to let it go & show that it didn’t change me as a person, although I was different, it wasn’t negative & it was for no one but me! I was still my adorable unwavering positive self. I’ll do whatever I want, cos my life, not so bad, even though mostly a roller coaster ride, it’s better than being bland right? One step back always got me 3 forward. I’m a Warrior no matter how big or pink the bow I wear is & I take the shitty parts of life by the balls & bring it to its knees. My body is my candy jar filled with my ethics, loves and steadfastness that is me & reminders how real I am. Getting them is my healing & medicine. I embrace my own skin the more I get. Just me being me to a fault. My biggest flaw? (Wearing my heart on my sleeve) but what I feel keeps my magic alive. Deep connection & real unconditional love is what I’ve always kept in my candy jar, (back pocket?) that is me. Take it or leave it. My intentions, always 😇 A friend told me as a joke I was “Live, Laugh, Love”.. to piss me off I’m sure, maybe I am? But.. I’m sure AF not vanilla or boring 🤷🏻♀️ Make a list of your strengths & weaknesses.. look deep, the weaknesses are hard. Embrace & learn about yourself. Self-care is figuring out what truly makes you tick. How can you better yourself, humble yourself. Takes a strong person to admit & truly work on these. Practise mindfulness & take responsibility. 💗🖤 This is my #morningmantis 🦗#selfcareweek #tattoos #jentrois #blabbermouth #trueblue https://www.instagram.com/p/CFIgmOQlC6b/?igshid=1v9aozoe6ecf5