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THE CUSTOMIZED BODY |
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Blue: My first tattoo was a little dagger and heart on my ankle. I was 18 and feeling dark, gothic and depressed, as you do. I was out of touch with myself and quite insecure but the tattoos have given me strength ... they've been a rite of passage for me. To be a woman and highly tattooed takes considerable courage and for me to be able to deal with people's reactions has required that I discover that in myself. Another important aspect is my need to keep the design un-unified, so to speak. I'm not completely sure why but part of the reason is the very fact of so many people telling me not to go on until I have an overall vision for my body ... I can be really stubborn. |
