This is beautiful. As I was reading Fatma's descriptions of reframing scars from the past by tattooing over them and reframing them as beauty, I began thinking about my own mental and emotional"scars" from the past...times when I was hurt by another's comments, hurt by my own missteps and failings, memories haunt me still because they once caused me pain. And I started thinking of ways to reframe those "scars," those experiences, as validation of learning, of growth, and of developing into a better person perhaps because of them. I hope that Fatma's work will be published in a book or in an exhibition catalog. Thank you for sharing this.
Hello Fatma! Thank you for sharing your story! I work with a girl, her name is Fatima. She's from Iran. Her father passed away in Iran in 2022 and she got to travel to Iran to be with him. She is the kindest, big hearted woman I've ever known. I'm an RN living in Colorado, I've been contemplating getting some Ink to tell my own story for a few years now. Time will tell . .
This is beautiful. As I was reading Fatma's descriptions of reframing scars from the past by tattooing over them and reframing them as beauty, I began thinking about my own mental and emotional"scars" from the past...times when I was hurt by another's comments, hurt by my own missteps and failings, memories haunt me still because they once caused me pain. And I started thinking of ways to reframe those "scars," those experiences, as validation of learning, of growth, and of developing into a better person perhaps because of them. I hope that Fatma's work will be published in a book or in an exhibition catalog. Thank you for sharing this.
Beautiful reflection, as always Dory!
Hello Fatma! Thank you for sharing your story! I work with a girl, her name is Fatima. She's from Iran. Her father passed away in Iran in 2022 and she got to travel to Iran to be with him. She is the kindest, big hearted woman I've ever known. I'm an RN living in Colorado, I've been contemplating getting some Ink to tell my own story for a few years now. Time will tell . .
Gorgeous post, Samah
Thanks so much Margaret!
Such a beautiful journey, both in words and images. Thank you. 💫✨🌟💖