Beautiful Self Harm Cover Up | A Tattoo To Change Your Life

[@aphexmaxim]

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[@emma-qk5wm]

666ihavenolife666 yeah we do 🤧🙃

[@Kira-yf6ok]

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[@arantzaorbe4818]

666ihavenolife666 um your channel name...

[@layamoure9236]

why do ppl self harm when they find out how to "deal" with it from others even though it does nothing? 😂

[@kirin1230]

@@layamoure9236 It relieves them. The pain distracts them from everything. it's very hard to understand for people who haven't experienced it.

[@DrinkWater47]

I GOT MY SCARS COVERED AND NOW I WEAR T-SHIRTS IN SUMMER AGAIN

[@carsonpreston6457]

i am so much more proud of you than you could ever know. ❤️

[@_an_infinite_universe_2819]

Im so happy for you!!! That is a wonderful achievement ❤❤❤❤

[@maddieslifeag8224]

Wow that’s amazing I don’t even know you and I’m proud of you your doing great 🤗🤗

[@rheyapatel1060]

Good for you! I'm so proud of you!!

[@unknown.4801]

YAAAAAAAASSSSS QUEEEN thrive babe!!!

[@gawkyellie7241]

I always thought I would die before I was 18. I turned 18 two weeks ago and got a tattoo yesterday. I got it next to my scars, I didn’t want to cover them up because I didn’t want to be ashamed of them anymore. The tattoo I got represents everything that helped me to stop and to get better and seeing this next to them makes me so proud

[@Raquel-rg8eq]

gawkyellie Thank you for sharing, I admire your strength.

[@d3ath2augu5t4]

Congratulations on 18 years Stay strong and stay alive :)

[@kimackerman2183]

Same here. Never thought I would pass through 18 cuz of mental illness and health problems. I just turned 21 and I'm trying my best on keeping myself alive even though it might be rough most of times.

[@kaylak6274]

thats amazing xx

[@renatavergaramunoz5242]

wow you are a strong girl! happy bday btw ❤️

[@alexandrialambert2507]

Poor baby 10 is so young, such a brave amazing girl, and that tattoo artist is an absolute gem.

[@kaitoric]

Alexandria Tayla I started self harm when I was 8 am I okay

[@shiraza2828]

@@kaitoric I'm so so sorry to hear that. Please stay strong ❤️

[@r3dr0s3s3]

I started self-harming when i was 10.

[@shiraza2828]

@@r3dr0s3s3 stay strong dear!

[@Farah-xe5dm]

Started when I was almost 7 . I still do it , no one cares and no one loves me. I'm 14 now

[@heatherthomson1118]

Shout out to anyone reading this that’s going through some dark shit right now. Keep your head up g, you’ll pull through it. You’re strong enough to overcome it, I know. And to anyway that’s been through some shit and pulled through it, I respect you and I’m proud of you!! Live your best life man, you deserve it😘

[@faiza2282]

Heavyn Louise Thanks so much...Means so much to me rn I’m going through a hard phase.:)

[@apfiled1922]

Thx Man im 11 im trying to stop you know... Cuting and burning but I try my best : (

[@MJfan560]

Thank you 😭 I was just self harming myself about 2 hours ago...I feel so empty.....thank you

[@apfiled1922]

same :(

[@charlottenwabueze9059]

This really made my day Thanks

[@mirra4363]

I love how this comment section is so open and welcoming like I feel cared for lmao

[@sparkyblast2745]

mirra shut up........ Nah I joke , the comments remind me that not all of KZbin is toxic. Anyways hope u good.

[@blepp5808]

You are cared for lovely.

[@sammontiveros4656]

That's because you ARE cared for. We care

[@BobRossCat]

@Harveer Bhinder Nope. People DO care.

[@nicolahocking5981]

Love this video. I'm getting a tattoo soon to cover my self harm scars. I still have lots of mental health problems but am working on them. Xx

[@no1rory466]

nicola hocking Cool! People can save money by not buying a newspaper and instead reading your tatts. Lol.

[@saaralayla6478]

Wish you the best

[@sammullett17]

nicola hocking good for you

[@evelinperez9361]

So proud of you 💕

[@Alex-ei2yk]

Good for you

[@bekinibottom]

The girl getting the tattoo done has a seriously beautiful smile

[@hetakauppinennn7231]

I have self harm scars. I feel so dumb. My life is not as bad. I mean, do you see scars on people who are homeless and poor? No, because they don't have time for that. I feel embarrassed.

[@Ayooo444]

Pinkfluffy keepsinging same here

[@retro-rose1194]

Right, I feel disappointed in myself

[@rileysheftali831]

Me too

[@postpartum-thestruggle4378]

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder...pain is in the soul. Our expectations of what we should be or should not be are all our own. Every person on earth has different DNA and brain chemistry. It is not only what we do or do not experience that creates our pain. How we perceive our world is different from the way someone else does, and that person's perception is different from the next. Many people are born blind, and see nothing in the world that affects them in certain ways. Others see too much. Some people feel too much, and some, feel nothing at all. It is much better to have empathy than apathy. When we think to ourselves, "no...I shouldn't feel like this because that person has it worse"...please remember that we all process things differently. Every emotion you feel is yours and it is indeed very valid. Love and hugs to you all.

[@catherineeva6012]

Your not dumb, you shouldn’t be embarrassed you are so beautiful and you will get through this.

[@itsnotoveryet8140]

Ok not gonna lie, this made me cry. I've had depression for about 5 years now, and I had started self-harming at the beginning. I was about 12 or 13 at the time. I was getting bullied, verbally and physically. I ended up getting beat up at school one day. After that I switched schools, but two years later during my freshman year I was still getting bullied, and I tried killing myself. I have so many self-harm scars, but back in September 2016, when i was 16 years old, I got a semicolon tattoo on my wrist, and my dad got a matching one. My parents said that they only let me get it because it's a reminder that my story, or life isn't over yet. I plan on getting more tattoos to remind me and hopefully help others know that even tho you may go through some hard times that you still have a purpose in life.

[@reginav4294]

what a beautiful story. I'm glad that you made it through and you're still fighting. keep it up, even though it's hard. wherever you dream of being, if you keep trying, you'll get there. :)

[@itsnotoveryet8140]

Regina V Thanks! It's hard, but I go to therapy, and I have an amazing support group of friends and family at my side to help me, and my boyfriend makes sure I don't do anything I'll regret

[@lucywells2868]

It's Not Over Yet im crying even more now

[@itsnotoveryet8140]

lucy wells awww don't cry, I just want to share my story to help people that have gone through the same thing, and tell them that they are so important and they have a reason to fight even if they don't see it right now

[@lucywells2868]

It's Not Over Yet i hope one day i can be this positive, i want to be a therapist to help people in these situations, as people close to me have gone through mental illnesses as well as myself, so i guess its uplifting to know that people do get through it and are comfortable enough to share their experiences to help others. idk it kinda restores my faith in humanity

[@rachaelamber22]

I have done this... Having scars covered means a new beginning.. Not waking up and seeing it every morning makes such a difference. It's not about forgetting. It's about not being constantly reminded

[@morganlilly4527]

Well put!

[@Katie.M423]

I was severely addicted to self harming for around 6 years. It's is a serious thing that people go through. People don't understand what it's like so they just judge. I respect this girl so much for wanting to move on. I have been clean from self harm for a couple years now. I hope people suffering from this can understand that it doesn't have to be forever and you can get help. Someday I hope to have enough money to get some of my scars covered.

[@riverdeep399]

Katie Mahonsky No love people don't understand or believe it can become physically additive from the chemical highs.

[@jaybee5078]

Your incrediblely strong and brave thank you for sharing that. Keep going you’ll be okay

[@IssarCerrato]

I have a super ugly cover up on my arm that today I really like... its something about the story rather then the beauty of the print... love this docs... keep it up!! From a tattooed daily vlogger

[@broccoli5844]

From a daily vlogger who doesnt even have 1k subscribers

[@eatmykoolaid.]

@@broccoli5844 ok you only have 75 because you literally post videos on how you are weirdly obsessed with simon cowel so whats your point?

[@toxicmind7552]

Broccoli , 954 👋

[@LivingAsTasha]

this video series is beautiful, nothing more empowering than overcoming mental health struggles and getting something permanant as a personal reminder to show that strength

[@jess_lloyd2562]

LivingAsTasha “

[@Brynwyn123]

I've thought a lot about this but my scarring is my entire forearm (I burned it/set it on fire so naturally it was a big area). Not sure it would work, tattoos don't like scar tissue

[@Julia99lol]

Al Funcoot just ask a tattoo artist, maybe you'll find someone who can cover it up ^^ I don't know how much it will hurt tho, scar tissue is pretty complicated

[@kayk3555]

keep in mind keloid scaring is very painful to tattoo (the raised bumpy scars) but regardless i hope you figure something out and that things stay better for you

[@shahendaaouf1744]

You can do henna

[@user-iu7ig7wr7k]

A Armina it might just be a bit more expensive because you might need to find someone who specialises in scarring tattoos. Anyway let me know how it goes? :)

[@chelseabowling1087]

I had a huge scar on my arm.. and it took the ink PERFECTLY well. You’ll never know unless you try!! It was worth the pain, my scars are gone.

[@Ditabonita]

Self harm was a thing i was addicted to for several months, i had/have terrible Depression and Anxiety. It was very hard since i 10-now 12, i cut with broken glass around my school i cut around 4-5 times a day or 7-10 a week on my right arm and ankles. I am now on medicine and with the help of counselling and also a Group called BTS helped me love myself and now I'm doing better but the feeling of disappointment and guilt for no reason and 5 attempts of Suicide really broken me down since I'm now 12 i want to have a good education and a good Future for myself and family - miranda 💜

[@sofija984]

A fellow army here,even though i dont know you i wanted to tell you to love yourself,you are important,and you are worth it! Every army has got your back!!💜💜💜💜💜

[@mmk4276]

yoongi eilish yeah you’re so worth it no matter what ppl tell u. Fellow army are here. Also nice username

[@monik14]

Hello army. Even if I din know you personally, I hope you too will be successful in the future and work hard to achieve your dreams. Sometimes life can be a pain in the ass but thats okay. You're stronger than this. You are too young to let the world break you. You have a life to live ahead. There's always light at the end of the tunnel. From: Army fam

[@terminatord3537]

Deadlock Acid thank u

[@bubbletea.5005]

I'm so happy that you are getting better! Bts also helped me through my darkest times and they still do. Stay strong, sweetie. (:♡

[@spynke8091]

I love this. I'm 38 and have so many from my teen years. I just had the deepest discussion with my 12 yr old about feelings and dealing with life on it's terms. I showed him all mine and the mental health aspect of it. Thank God he hasn't gone through this. Amazing job❤️

[@apfiled1922]

Your prob a good mom kepp it up lol

[@rosiepls5840]

please check up on him with things like this and make sure he knows you're there for him, because that's what i needed when i was his age

[@apfiled1922]

im 11 im suffering with depression i don't know what to do, i started cutting 3 weeks ago it does help but i know its bad I need some advice please give me some thx :)

[@rosiepls5840]

Apfiled try and find a different coping mechanism like pinging an elastic band on your wrist instead of cutting

[@apfiled1922]

ok thx i will get back to you on how it works in like a week to 2 or 3 day or something btw you are a good person :) goodbye 4 now

[@SaasixXxHaasi]

I am covered in scars, went through several treatments and I am strong. Unfortunately my scars are way too many, too big, to deep etc. I can't even get stitches on my arms anymore. I wish I could cover them.

[@hiillekile2235]

SaasixXxHaasi same here...

[@alexameadow5447]

Don’t worry I certainly won’t judge😊 Hope life is going well tho🥰

[@Raquel-rg8eq]

Same, we have survived we will survive

[@vanessanaglovska5471]

Well all Ik is there’s lots of self garners out there so hopefully if one sees them they won’t ask bc they know what ur going through

[@juuzousuzuya7449]

I think you should get it covered up if you want to, nothing is impossible♡💜😘!

[@natalief2508]

i relate to a lot of what she has gone through, and since i stopped self harming i've wanted to get a tattoo to cover up the scars as well as to remind me about my journey and that i made it through. i've been putting it off for a while now, and watching this gave me hope for both her and my future, and i'm going to book my tattoo appointment very soon, so thank you

[@drxppysims2482]

Natalie F What is wrong with you

[@mar4639]

What the hell? Why are you abusing your beautiful skin that god gave you? Enjoy your life, child.

[@drxppysims2482]

Natalie F You are son ungrateful

[@SuperMissblueeyes]

Viktoria Venkatess I wish you every success with your medical career. I'd love to hear how you're getting on now.

[@SuperMissblueeyes]

Natalie F I'd be very interested to know what tattoo you're gonna be getting to cover your scars. And I hope getting the tattoo really helps in your recovery. Please ignore the ignorant comments, they don't know what they're talking about! You deserve better than to give any attention to anyone who feels the need to be unkind.

[@wynterbennett2621]

That's something I've always found odd... Everyone I know or have heard of who self harmed heard of it online or from friends and started doing it because of that. However, for me, I'd been harming myself by digging my nails into my skin and ripping and scratching until I bled when I was in elementary school. In middle school I tried a thumbtack and then it went from there. I didn't hear if self harm online until about a year after I'd started using blades and I was looking for someone who I could relate to and seek help from. All I found was people glorifying self harm and depression though and that only encouraged me to continue

[@Brynwyn123]

• Your Ruler • They tend to be the most outspoken but they aren't the majority. Not even close. I'm sorry you had to go through that. I started burning myself as a child to toughen myself up so the abuse didn't hurt as much and it stuck around for over a decade. Self injury has always gone hand in hand with mental illness, I was in hospital with a 60 year old woman who had been cutting herself since she was a child. Plenty of others bit, scratched, bruised etc. In a way it's good that it's out there more, but there are definitely some people who only try it because their friends have. They're the same kids who try drugs or drink or eat tide pods because their friends do. Its really sad

[@wynterbennett2621]

I'm sorry for what you've had to go through as well, hun. I think burning is the one thing I cannot do. I've scratched, bitten, cut, stabbed, banged, and bruised, but I could never burn. It's probably due to an unconcious trauma from burning the flesh off my chest with cup noodles when I was young haha. And yeah, I'm aware now that most people don't glorify depression and self harm like some do on social media, but I just wish that that glorification wasn't a thing to begin with. It's just disgusting and it makes me so angry. Anyway, I hope life is better for you now and that it treats you well. Even if it doesn't right now, I'm sure it will. Don't give up hope.

[@Brynwyn123]

• Your Ruler • I get you, there are a lot of things I've since learned about that I just couldn't do, things like pushing pins under the skin and breaking bones. Its weird how different people have different tolerances and preferences. The romanticising, glorifying communities are really quite small but they have a pull like a black hole. People in certain situations googling certain things will find it pretty quickly, same with those pro-anorexia sites. Thank you so much and I hope the same for you.

[@Brynwyn123]

• Your Ruler • Also yeah, after that burn it's no wonder you couldn't do it. It must have been terrifying.

[@wynterbennett2621]

Yeah, definitely. The communities are far too often the first thing young and fragile people looking for someone who's going through what they are find. And oh good god I remember finding a pro-ana site for the first time. As someone who had been underweight my entire childhood and was teased for it frequently, I didn't understand the appeal at first but the things they say there just rope you in and it's terrible. And thank you too, love.

[@srhrth]

What a wonderful girl ♡ My experience is very similar, I even have scars in the same place I’m getting covered with a flower tattoo sometime soon, so this was lovely to watch x

[@sarcasmandtwentynepilts661]

srh nrbg I have two cuts next to Eachover. One in the shape of | and the next / twenty øne piløts helped me through depression so I turned it into the tøp logo |-/

[@Flareontoast]

I hope your tattoo session went well!

[@crazycookie294]

For anyonewho struggles with self harm or anything like that just keep going. Life is going to be tough and you can make it. Keep fighting through. Breathe and pause. You are worth having a chance at life and so many lives would be so much worse with out you. Keep going you are a warrior and you will beat this. Stay alive, trust me its worth it.

[@rainab4303]

This made me cry. I am so happy for her

[@anonymouse3788]

I’ve watched this video several times and fell in love with this tattoo and the meaning behind it. I got the same tattoo last night to cover up some of the scars on my upper arm. Thanks to Viktoria and poppy for the inspiration. I absolutely adore it♥️

[@lunalove9395]

aww i got so emotional when the tattoo artist did! the tattoo is beautiful.

[@SimplyMixu]

Today marks being clean of self harm for 5 months which is the longest I've been clean in years. It's going to be hard to cover up my scars with my entire body being covered with said scars. But I am excited to get my tattoos in 3 years. I never thought I would still be alive today but here I am. 15 years old is a young age and the fact these tendencies started 5 years ago really has showed me it's time to change, it's not okay to just keep ruining my body and not accepting help. I am proud to be where I am today, if anyone else is fighting keep it up, please. You won't think of it much when you are suffering but once you are past that, once you are receptive, you will think about what everyone else has said. You deserve to be happy.

[@elles3556]

Simply Mixu so proud of you 💛

[@icywater5733]

My mom wants me to get surgery to remove my scars but I want a tattoo. Way cheaper.

[@mackenzieswan6896]

S K I didn’t know you could remove these scars, how do they do this and what is this process called?

[@m_-.430]

@@mackenzieswan6896 I mean I think it depends on what scars they have

[@Lisa-zx7ie]

@@mackenzieswan6896 It kind of depends on how deep the scar tissue is, if it's fairly superficial they might replace it with a skin graft or something? I'm not 100% sure.

[@ккє-о6ц]

Can you pls tell me what the surgery treatment is? I have deep af scars :(

[@Recyclabled]

Luna - you’re completely, and I cant stress this enough, right

[@fridaydobson4933]

this is such a beautiful concept. I have had depression and anxiety since i was 13 i used to self harm my hands and legs. Im 17 now and the scars have healed and i have stopped self harming and i have recovered for the time being. I think i will get a tattoo as a reminder that im still here and that i have the ability to overcome my illnesses. ❤

[@coolguy1831]

proud of you

[@bethanyroden4169]

I love that her shirt said “love not hate”

[@rileighsowards7833]

i’m proud of who i am. Am i proud i self harmed? No, not at all. But i am proud i can show people i’ve over came my demons. I don’t like people seeing them and asking about it (if they feel i’m comfortable to tell them ) but if they do i’ll them them my story. They are scars, me, myself, and i made. It shows i’m still pushing on, no matter how hard i wanna give up.

[@meaning1875]

I want to see more of this plz.

[@el-noteleven-7289]

I'm 13 and I struggle with self harm and depression. I already have permanent scars, and I know I will regret it. That is if I live long enough. This has given me hope. Thank you.

[@amyschumacher8476]

She seems so much happier now😍🤗

[@justinkd]

I love tattoos and This opened up my eyes so much more to what tattoos are, what they can do to someone's life, and change their life positively. They can cover up the past and yet set a reminder to those times with a symbolic piece. Some tattoos may have no meaning and some can mean everything. GREAT VIDEO! I hope this helped others out there

[@LC-hb5ky]

She's beautiful and so is her tattoo!

[@sophia-ne4sc]

such beautiful reasoning behind her tattoo. made me tear up when she started explaining why she wanted lilly of the valley

[@mileslife8483]

as soon as i turn 18 i'm getting a tattoo to cover my scars and i would like an inspiring flag for my life the gay flag

[@tig7737]

U go luv your style🌈

[@alexameadow5447]

Getting a rainbow would be cute as well 🌈🌈🌈

[@leoheywood2120]

Omg yesssssss my lil gay heart is warmed 😂💙

[@sophiebrown1305]

Omg my little gay heart is matching this guys^

[@Dana-iy9tb]

Omg u go. Own it yaaasss

[@alicemalaise5965]

2 beautiful humans

[@maliafortner]

I only ever self harmed once. When I told my mom, we were in a heated argument and I just completely broke down when I finally told her, and seeing the look on her face was what made me stop too, so this made me cry.

[@JC-qd9bb]

I suffered with self harm for almost 7 years and NOW I am more than 190 days clean and am getting a tattoo in December ♡ I am so so so excited & proud of myself!! Reminder for people suffering from self harm: RECOVERY IS POSSIBLE!!!!

[@Debbiesdilemmas]

This is why I love the Art of tattooing. This girl has a new lease on life and will not have the daily reminder of the pain and suffering that she struggled with.

[@chelseamarie7218]

This video made me emotional, because self harming is something we shouldn't have to deal with alone. And to see that girl let it all go, makes me inspired to do that as well. Because in the time of feeling depressed, you also feel alone. And it hurts. Much respect for the tattoo artist and the girl. Everyone needs to see this.

[@Staypositive273]

This is such a beautiful artist ❤️ and such a helpful movement for the lady involved. Just want to say though that everyone who has self-harm scars are still beautiful!

[@morgynm2866]

Went through a good two or three years of self harming. I was in a really bad place at life but luckily I’ve gotten better. This April I’m actually covering up a large portion of my scars. Everything does get better over time. Don’t give up faith. We love you

[@meganmcdaniel5730]

Can’t wait until I can get my scars covered

[@sammontiveros4656]

To anyone struggling with depression and self harm... you are important. You are so cared for and amazing for being able to fight another day. Just keep going, because there are brighter days ahead, I promise. Instead of using a blade, try using a marker and draw something there instead. Make something beautiful, make something ugly, doesn't matter. Every time you switch a blade for a marker is a win for you. You will feel better. 🖤💜 So much love

[@sophiemirabelle4825]

although im very upset and so sad that my friend felt the need or want to self harm, im so grateful that she was cautious and didn’t do it deep and stopped pretty quickly after starting. her scars are completely gone now a good maybe 3 months after she’s stopped💗

[@mayakarina5213]

I have some narly self harm scars in multiple places all over my body but one of the most prominent ones were the ones on my arms. They were wide and raised and super discolored. People would constantly ask about them- even strangers! I didn't want to be reminded of why I had them and I surely didn't want people pointing them out. I got a neo-trad portrait of my dog to cover them up. He's always been my anchor and kept me grounded through all my years of depression- he still does! He's the love of my life and I'm so proud to keep a permanent piece of him on my arm. Nowadays people comment on my beautiful tattoo and don't even notice the scars! I aim to get all the rest tattooed (haha, but that's expensive,) but I'm so happy I did this one first. Tattoo artists who are able to do work like this are saints. Lovely work

[@TASMR-ke8fx]

I think scars are something beautiful, you realize that you've been trough shit but you survived ❤

[@MichelleJ1822]

I was literally WOW when I saw the first young lady who use to self harm!! Beautiful!!! And so was the tattoo artist!! I'm also glad you stopped harming yourself! You are amazing and worth it!!!

[@aa-ft9nn]

This is just soooo sad to see. Bless everyone who has ever felt like this.

[@keelymifsud6864]

Zarah K I’m a self Harmer I’m finally 5 months clean from self harm

[@samalfieri5346]

Viktoria is absolutely inspirational it makes all the difference knowing not your not alone, and that's precisely why I want to become a doctor.

[@sarahareina4257]

I lost it when the tattooist lost it

[@renk1473]

huge respect to artists like her. i am getting my first tat tomorrow. the self harm scars lie can beneath it for my strength prevails, the art put on the scars i won over would be the seal

[@Julia99lol]

This comment section is so wholesome :D Love you all and stay strong, even if you're struggling right now ♥

[@bitchybella3226]

Wow... I love what she is doing. I hope she starts a go-fund-me. We could support her and her tattoo career. Not talking about the girl with the scars, the girl who did the tattoo. She is doing amazing things!

[@DaphneXXOXXO]

so beautiful

[@MartiMcfly-mf9pq]

This girls story is hitting me to the core.. every single moment she talks about her not wanting to disappoint her mom and she kept it to herself so many years made me realize wow.. there’s a lot of people who have felt the same way I do. Experienced the same thing I do. God bless her and I hope she is okay and lives to never self harm again.

[@sydneyreil9474]

She's honestly so adorable awhh

[@rheyapatel1060]

I think that's beautiful and how brave you are Viktoria.... I've been in those situations so you're not alone and the decision to turn something as deep as your scars into something beautiful like your tattoo I think is amazing!

[@beerbottle4383]

I want like a rose sleeve to cover my self harm scars.. I want like a rose with a timer in the middle of them.

[@efoxkitsune9493]

Sounds lovely. ❤ I hope you're doing well!

[@Rivergirl2878]

BeER BöTTle that sounds cool! Like what kind? A gold pocket watch would be cool.

[@allignn210]

I personally didn't need a tattoo to cover up my self-harm scars, they fortunately faded over the time of 4 years. Some people might not have that, so I'm glad that people are able to cover them up and feel better. 💕

[@cooper_ae]

So one day, I was in gym and we were playing this game where you would partner up and one person from the pair would grab these poker chips and everytime the other person would go around the room you would hand them a chip. So I was reaching in the bucket to get them and a guy that I kind of knew was reaching in the bucket too and I seen his self harm scars. I touched his arm and he looked at me and we both smiled. I wonder what he’s doing now. 😊

[@wishfulgamer9218]

I have struggled all my life and starting to get a hold of my depression and ive over come all my addictions..just wish I had the money to have a tattoo ad a reminder of how strong I am to have overcome and survived so many awful things..so great to see someone giving hope to others.

[@convosupport3377]

i used to self daily then weeky then monthly then stopped :) then i was diagnosed bpd/eupd then was put on medication which certainly helped its important to seek professional help asap !

[@ghulehvoodoo]

I remember feeling the same way around 10. Every day I wished I was dead, thought of myself as nothing but a burden, and I never thought I'd really make it past 12. I'm 15 now, and I am getting a cover-up done as well, on my inner forearm. 15 was a really big milestone for me. I designed the tattoo myself and I'm quite proud of it, I can't wait to see it on my body some day.

[@lucifer_333_bones7]

Good for you 🖤

[@Thirdfish]

If you're going through hell - keep going!!!

[@Thirdfish]

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[@TheLadyDelirium]

Tirdfish That's my favourite quote. 😊

[@Thirdfish]

Winston Churchill ;)

[@clozkiii_2756]

There will be an end to hell when you reach the beginning of heaven.

[@hannybananie]

😂thanks for that

[@idilakpnar3464]

the tattoo artist (poppy) is honestly sooo pretty, talented and kind hearted. she looks like she truly loves her job and wants to help others. she's a great tattoo artist both talent-wise and personality-wise

[@larari1]

it’s scary. depression is like the worst thing ever.

[@cosmo588]

I’m so genuinely happy she has found purpose. May she have an amazing future, and look upon the past and see how far she’s come. Dope tattoo💕

[@jessica-ls3tc]

unrelated but she has such nice skin omg

[@kendallw9955]

i am 100% in love with this video. i started self harm in 6th grade so perhaps when i was 11 - 12 , and being a freshman in high school has brought so much stress and emotions onto me that i'm still dealing with . its been rough , being in a very dark place and feeling like you can't talk to anyone . i plan on getting cover up tattoos in the future (theres gonna be quite a few ) but im getting through it , and im so proud of anyone , including myself , who has been fighting or has fought their way out of that dark times .

[@GothicImpatience]

I thought I was the only one who felt that relief when it came to self harming. It become an addiction at one point because it would temporarily take that pain away. I got a huge tattoo on my thigh to cover some of my scars but I still have days where I think I need to do it again sucks. Its frustrating

[@dancingfirefly7761]

I don't really like tattoos, but watching this, I found them quite beautiful. I had a friend who self-harmed, and she was very conscious of, and embarrassed by, her scars. She wore long sleeves no matter how hot it was. Poppy's tattoos are so symbolic of healing and going forward. She's also an exceptional artist.

[@monalefae]

Reclaim your body!!! 😭😍🙌🏾

[@prettylittleliar975]

I love seeing videos of people conquering their battles and insecurities. Makes me feel so happy!

[@nuggwife7162]

Loved this video & story. I’m planning on getting a large tattoo on my leg covered up. During my active addiction I didn’t make the best or smartest decisions, which led me to getting a tattoo from someone I barely knew, when I went back to him to get it finished, he raped me at gun point. I believe it was all planned, that he planned to mark me. I started self harming myself again, although this time it was next to that tattoo, that reminded me every single time I saw it the trauma, the shame, makes me feel dirty & used. Getting it covered up is a huge step & I believe a major necessity in starting to heal myself & overcome my depression & PTSD.

[@bjark2943]

jesus christ, i’m so sorry you had to go through that! hope things get better for you x

[@anzan748]

my heart melted when she saw her tattoo and she looked so happy

[@jay-yk4lz]

Unfortunately for me, mine are all really deep and I'm covered from head to ankle

[@Camrij]

jim jim if you need anyone to talk to add my Snapchat; jadapotato4

[@Mads-zo1ic]

jim jim I’m sorry you had to go through that xx, I get you

[@softcloudsx1726]

:( i’m so sorry bb

[@dem3541]

she's very brave, sharing that story. this girl is an inspiration

[@monica123F]

this beautiful and i hope when i’m 18 in a couple months that i can get a tattoo too to cover up my scars

[@efoxkitsune9493]

I hope it works out! Good luck ❤

[@monica123F]

EFoxKitsune thank you! i’m getting it done in april

[@efoxkitsune9493]

@@monica123F Awsome, I'm happy for you! Hope it turns out just the way you want it. ❤

[@Babyycades]

I got a tattoo on my thigh- where I had lots of self harm scars. I didnt I tend the tattoo to be a coverup, it's a tattoo set (my right thigh has an angel and my left- the scarred- one has a devil) when i saw the finished tattoo i almost cried. The feeling of seeing a part of my body that I had intentionally disfigured being beautiful again is indescribable, I just felt free suddenly of this burden I didnt know I was even carrying, and now I feel so comfortable being in a bathing suit or showing my thighs because I no longer get comments on the scars- just on the beautiful tattoo ❤

[@okthen6377]

i don't have scars but this gave me motavation to get a tattoo (:

[@hanx9782]

I got a tattoo symbolising my six year battle with depression, it means strength and determination to me and whenever I feel low it is a reminder to not dwell on it because I've felt a hell of a lot worse.

[@oksanaastankova8360]

She's so cute aw

[@DaniEla-mh7si]

I’m getting my first tattoo on Friday to cover my scars. This made me feel so many emotions ❤️

[@phoeberose8124]

this is beautiful ❣️‼️

[@EmilyLennoxchannel]

I recently got a tattoo covering some of my self harm scars and its so amazing to finally be able to look at my arm and not think about such a negative part of my past. instead I see a beautiful piece of art that I am proud to show the world. years ago I would have never thought I'd be walking around with short sleeves but now I feel like so much more confident and not worried if someone is judging me because they see the scars. Like the artist said they will be looking at my beautiful tattoo now.

[@thesoftestsatan5386]

I would love to cover my scars but even though I'm 18 my parents won't let me get a tattoo. I hate these reminders stuck on me

[@axelpetersson5787]

butwherehasthecoffeegone if you’re 18 you don’t need their consent

[@thesoftestsatan5386]

Carrot 2 they won't pay for college if I get a tattoo. So I'm backed in a corner

[@Julia99lol]

What if you wear long sleeves around them so they won't see your tattoo? It sucks tho :/ it's your body and you should be allowed to get tattooed if you want to

[@bluelizzie]

My parents didn't let me. I did it anyways, and though around them I have to cover it up, I've never regretted it. If you really want to do it, just wait! It will be worth it.

[@skndeep7123]

Get them treated before trying with a cover-up tattoo. Pigment retention isn't great on scars and techniques like dry tattooing can flatten the scars

[@yoyoendlessstring]

a few months ago i made the effort to stop self-harming and succeeded. someday i hope to cover the scars up, but for now, i can still look at them and reflect. i guess i thought i was over all of it, watching this video with interest but not quite emotionally invested, and then i felt myself tear up when the tattoo was revealed and i realized that maybe i don't have to be over it. beautiful video.

[@robertanthony7133]

It’s funny to see the lily of the valley as a tattoo because here on the north coast of California it’s a weed. Nice tattoo

[@RevaSharkbait]

I think that makes it a great metaphor for appreciating everything in it's own way, and that even the 'lesser' things have worth.

[@rebeccanehring4831]

I have been watching a lot of videos about tattoos lately so I wasn't too surprised to see a video about tattoos be in my recommended, but I was surprised to see this specific video come up because I have just decided a few days ago what I want to get to cover my own self harm scars. This video made me cry because I have been dealing with being addicted to self harm for years and I am finally ready to completely let it go. I am not going to be able to get it right now because I don't have the money, but hopefully in the next year or so I'll be able to get it and finally feel okay with wearing short sleeves again. I am really looking forward to that day

[@vivillagrana4592]

i would love to do this.. but first i gotta stop and give it completely because what would be the point of covering them up if i were to continue

[@Jette...]

Coolwoman121 • I have a friend who got a tattoo to cover up her scars and she didn't stop before but the tattoo helped her to stop because she didn't want to destroy the piece of art on her skin

[@Julia99lol]

A friend gave me half of the money for my tattoo because I didn't cut myself in months, this encouraged me a lot :)

[@bluelizzie]

You can do it! I was worried too, I thought I couldn't stop, but after I saw how beautiful and meaningful my tattoo looked I gave it up. If u ever need someone to talk, I'm here.

[@moxmortuusdiabolus]

sometimes just having something covering them can really help. it takes away the constant trigger, it gives you something really beautiful and positive in its place, and it can help solidify tattoos as a reason to stop if you're struggling with that. keep fighting, seek help and find what works for you and one day you'll realise you've been okay for a long time.

[@vivillagrana4592]

thank you for your kind words.. truly means a lot to me.. i deeply appreciate it!

[@raighanm.d9576]

I started self harm at 11 years old. And when I turn 18, my friend said if i want, we can get matching tattoos over where most of my scars. He even said he'd pay and I love him for that

[@angyuhxin2895]

Lily of the Valley means Return of Happiness in the Victorian Language of flowers.

[@harrietmacgregor9360]

this video proves that even though most middle schoolers fake depression the odd one is actually depressed and when they try to reach out no one believes them

[@abigaildoswell5473]

I'm scared to get my scars covered in case they judged me I feel like I should travel and get it done with poppy as she makes you feel less anxious and that about showing them.

[@Rivergirl2878]

Abi Doswell search for a local artist that does cover ups. They’re probably really experienced with self harm and will know just how to make you feel comfortable.

[@rhiannonismoody9936]

The comments on these videos are so positive and amazing

[@ManateamX]

I am going to cover up my scars with an lgbt equality sign. 🙂