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Judith's avatar

I accompanied a woman to a cosmetic surgeon to have her tattoos removed. It is an expensive and painful process apparently, but she had changed and the tattoos wouldn't allow her to escape her past decisions and immaturity. She wanted them removed..

One woman in my sports club had her eyes outlined with tattoos. Now that she is aging, it accents her dropping eyes. i wonder if she regrets doing it. I'm afraid to ask.

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Terry J. Allen's avatar

I imagine those with neck tattoos who believe youth is eternal, might end up being disappointed.

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Judith's avatar

Rather than being disappointed, more like having a reality check each time one looks in the mirror.

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Susan Forste's avatar

That Brazilian man has a beautiful face, with or without tattoos. What woman wouldn't want to have that perfectly shaped mouth. No need for lipstick.

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Terry J. Allen's avatar

I know. And he was a sweet guy. But boy!, his prospects for changing the course of his life if he wishes are limited.

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Marc Murison's avatar

Which is, I think, by itself a damning statement on our in many ways egregiously flawed society.

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Marc Murison's avatar

(Referring to his prospects in the face of discrimination, not to your comment!)

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Terry J. Allen's avatar

That's how I read it, but thanks for clarifying.

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