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Tattoo design to cover up scars (content warning: rape)

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inigomontoyahwillcox · 01/09/2021 11:46

I've got a tattoo of a gecko on my lower (ish) back (it's gecko-size, from a photo I took on holiday - was a good idea at the time!) that I got in my early 20s. After 20 years it needs touching up.

To the right of the tattoo are a couple of small scars - probably about a cm and a half each, which were obtained when I was raped on the ground in woodland when I was 14 (was held down on top of some shape stones). I'd really like to get these covered up so was thinking of getting the tattoo covered up with a new design, covering the scars as well. Quite happy to go significantly bigger. Want something really beautiful but maybe with some form of symbolism relating to, well, "fuck you, you didn't destroy me" to my attacker would be good. But I am at a loss - just keep staring at google images blankly.

Any ideas/inspiration would be greatly appreciated, then maybe I could get a tattooist to design one for me?

NB. yes, ideally I would have got them covered up the first time I had a tattoo done, but was pretty off the rails and dealing with my past in other, more risky/unhealthy ways at the time.

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Mrsrko · 01/09/2021 11:53

How about something like writing saying you didn't destroy me??

gamerchick · 01/09/2021 11:55

Make the geko 3d and have him sitting on a pretty vine?

C305 · 01/09/2021 11:55

Not so much a 'fuck you' but maybe some kind of animal which symbolises strength/courage/protection to you? (I have stingrays!)... animals can be good for cover ups because of their depth of texture etc.

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inigomontoyahwillcox · 01/09/2021 11:59

Thanks all. I like the idea of an animal that represents strength/courage etc. Just having a look at animal symbolism now!

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3Br1tnee · 01/09/2021 13:01

Isn't the survivor symbol a butterfly?

3Br1tnee · 01/09/2021 13:01

Get a phoenix.

MooBoom · 01/09/2021 13:03

Sorry for what you went through x

Frlrlrubert · 01/09/2021 13:08

Give the gecko dragon wings?

inigomontoyahwillcox · 01/09/2021 13:30

@3Br1tnee

Get a phoenix.
That's a nice idea - could cover the gecko up with the tail, and I like the symbolism of rebirth and strength.
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Thefaceofboe · 01/09/2021 13:32

Ohhh love the Phoenix idea!

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