20 tattoos with a special meaning
Tattoos are extremely personal and most have a meaning, as you'll see in the following touching photos.
When we decide to get inked, it's often for a good reason. It may be to keep a special memory alive or to carry a motivational message with us at all times. Whatever the case, the image carries a meaning.
Here are 20 tattoos with touching stories that lie behind the image.
1. For his autistic grandchild
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2. In honor of their best friend who passed away before their time
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3. For their cat
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4. He got the same tattoo as his grandad
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5. His favorite musician wrote this on his arm, so he had it inked
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6. Brothers and sister
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7. In memory of his childhood
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8. The places where he lived
9. A tree for each departed loved one including her mom
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10. In memory of his dog, who was called "Bear"
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11. To celebrate one year sober
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12. His grandparents when they were young
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13. To show that he's deaf in one ear
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14. A transformed scar
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15. To celebrate turning 70 - her first tattoo!
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16. To symbolize overcoming depression
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17. For their cat - that loved biting!
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18. His parents' wedding photo
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19. In memory of their mom
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20. For health reasons her dad couldn't get this tattoo, so she got it instead
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