This post-mastectomy tattoo was done by Joy Rumore at Twelve 28 Tattoo in Brooklyn, New York. I have to say, it’s hard not to be inspired by work like this.
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48 responses to “Pollyanna”
I love it.
And congrats on winning the war!!
I love it.
And congrats on winning the war!!
I love this!
At the first glance, i didn’t even notice there were no nipples
I love this!
At the first glance, i didn’t even notice there were no nipples
The tattoo is inspiring and really pretty
The tattoo is inspiring and really pretty
awesome!
awesome!
nice Pink Floyd inspiration.
nice Pink Floyd inspiration.
That is fuckin RAD.
That is fuckin RAD.
“It’s hard not to be inspired by work like this”.
EXACTLY.
After losing my own mother to breast cancer at a young age, I’ve already prepared myself to give up my breasts if, heaven forbid, I am cursed with breast cancer. And already have a tattoo in my head that will cover the scars.
I wish nothing but the best for the person who was nice enough to share this photo. It’s absolutely amazing, inspiring, and comforting…
“It’s hard not to be inspired by work like this”.
EXACTLY.
After losing my own mother to breast cancer at a young age, I’ve already prepared myself to give up my breasts if, heaven forbid, I am cursed with breast cancer. And already have a tattoo in my head that will cover the scars.
I wish nothing but the best for the person who was nice enough to share this photo. It’s absolutely amazing, inspiring, and comforting…
This is so beautiful and so heartwarming.
This is so beautiful and so heartwarming.
i had to double take it. looks nice. in more ways than one. wiiink 😉
i had to double take it. looks nice. in more ways than one. wiiink 😉
wow. her breast still looks sexy and the tattoo adds to that.
wow. her breast still looks sexy and the tattoo adds to that.
That is inspiring, and so beautiful. Beautiful tattoo, and her breast is beautiful as she is :), lovely.
That is inspiring, and so beautiful. Beautiful tattoo, and her breast is beautiful as she is :), lovely.
Strong women are always extremely inspiring. Good going, girl.
Strong women are always extremely inspiring. Good going, girl.
This is a really awesome ‘fuck you’ to cancer
This is a really awesome ‘fuck you’ to cancer
Beautiful and I can’t think of a more meaningful tattoo.
Beautiful and I can’t think of a more meaningful tattoo.
This made me choke up a little. Absolutely, stunningly beautiful.
This made me choke up a little. Absolutely, stunningly beautiful.
Very nice design, love the meaning.
Very nice design, love the meaning.
This warmed my heart 🙂
This warmed my heart 🙂
absolutely gorgeous x
absolutely gorgeous x
I got a little teary when I saw this. All I can say is congratulations, and what a strong women she must be.
I got a little teary when I saw this. All I can say is congratulations, and what a strong women she must be.
wow, it’s really amaising!
congratulations for owner…
looks strange..
wow, it’s really amaising!
congratulations for owner…
looks strange..
That is so amazing! I cried like a baby looking at it, so inspiring, I wish u all the best.. So beautiful.. One hard woman 😀 xxx
That is so amazing! I cried like a baby looking at it, so inspiring, I wish u all the best.. So beautiful.. One hard woman 😀 xxx
That is an awesome reconstruction and very beautiful sentiment.
That is an awesome reconstruction and very beautiful sentiment.
hardcore
hardcore
Well done sweety, peace and love.
An Inspiration!
Ciao Belle
Tom & Pablo
xxxxxxx
Well done sweety, peace and love.
An Inspiration!
Ciao Belle
Tom & Pablo
xxxxxxx