A black-and-white photo of a person mid-air in a Superman-style body suspension pose, supported by multiple hooks in their back and legs, smiling joyfully toward the camera. They are suspended horizontally in a large indoor space with high ceilings and visible rigging. A group of onlookers—some seated, some standing—watch with expressions of admiration, amusement, and support. The atmosphere is lively and communal, capturing a moment of shared experience and transformation.

Dealing with it…

“Every day I have to deal with pain in my foot, and every day I tell myself that I’ll endure” –James

Comments

44 responses to “Dealing with it…”

  1. ChrisFromFrance Avatar
    ChrisFromFrance

    Hey, what about an amputation ? 😉

  2. ChrisFromFrance Avatar
    ChrisFromFrance

    Hey, what about an amputation ? 😉

  3. ChrisFromFrance Avatar
    ChrisFromFrance

    Hey, what about an amputation ? 😉

  4. ChrisFromFrance Avatar
    ChrisFromFrance

    Hey, what about an amputation ? 😉

  5. pandoria Avatar

    I remember when James first told me about the idea for the tattoo, and before that when I heard the story of how the foot got messed up in the first place, and it makes me happy that he decided to go through with the tattoo.

  6. pandoria Avatar

    I remember when James first told me about the idea for the tattoo, and before that when I heard the story of how the foot got messed up in the first place, and it makes me happy that he decided to go through with the tattoo.

  7. pandoria Avatar

    I remember when James first told me about the idea for the tattoo, and before that when I heard the story of how the foot got messed up in the first place, and it makes me happy that he decided to go through with the tattoo.

  8. pandoria Avatar

    I remember when James first told me about the idea for the tattoo, and before that when I heard the story of how the foot got messed up in the first place, and it makes me happy that he decided to go through with the tattoo.

  9. Lucy Avatar
    Lucy

    First thing I noticed about this picture is the fact his trousers and underpants are round his ankle(s)..

  10. Lucy Avatar
    Lucy

    First thing I noticed about this picture is the fact his trousers and underpants are round his ankle(s)..

  11. Lucy Avatar
    Lucy

    First thing I noticed about this picture is the fact his trousers and underpants are round his ankle(s)..

  12. Lucy Avatar
    Lucy

    First thing I noticed about this picture is the fact his trousers and underpants are round his ankle(s)..

  13. nimue Avatar
    nimue

    haha, me too #3, and I think the tattoo is great.

  14. nimue Avatar
    nimue

    haha, me too #3, and I think the tattoo is great.

  15. nimue Avatar
    nimue

    haha, me too #3, and I think the tattoo is great.

  16. nimue Avatar
    nimue

    haha, me too #3, and I think the tattoo is great.

  17. bucket of bunnies Avatar

    Wonderful! The pain on my side has not subsided enough to add a tattoo. Eventually I will too

  18. bucket of bunnies Avatar

    Wonderful! The pain on my side has not subsided enough to add a tattoo. Eventually I will too

  19. bucket of bunnies Avatar

    Wonderful! The pain on my side has not subsided enough to add a tattoo. Eventually I will too

  20. bucket of bunnies Avatar

    Wonderful! The pain on my side has not subsided enough to add a tattoo. Eventually I will too

  21. Fuzz Avatar

    Hahaha yeah, I noticed that too after it got posted. I’m pretty sure I was getting ready for bed 😛

  22. Fuzz Avatar

    Hahaha yeah, I noticed that too after it got posted. I’m pretty sure I was getting ready for bed 😛

  23. Fuzz Avatar

    Hahaha yeah, I noticed that too after it got posted. I’m pretty sure I was getting ready for bed 😛

  24. Fuzz Avatar

    Hahaha yeah, I noticed that too after it got posted. I’m pretty sure I was getting ready for bed 😛

  25. mycatisnosferatu Avatar
    mycatisnosferatu

    What happened to his foot?

  26. mycatisnosferatu Avatar
    mycatisnosferatu

    What happened to his foot?

  27. mycatisnosferatu Avatar
    mycatisnosferatu

    What happened to his foot?

  28. mycatisnosferatu Avatar
    mycatisnosferatu

    What happened to his foot?

  29. Fuzz Avatar

    head-on with a dump truck on my way back to school on a back road. I had the right of way and was going kind of fast, and the road had no sides, Before I know it it was too late and I was slamming on the brakes. It fucked up my foot (as you can see) broke my thumb, and I have a huge V scar on my forehead now from smashing my head on the steering wheel. 11 hours in ICU ftw

  30. Fuzz Avatar

    head-on with a dump truck on my way back to school on a back road. I had the right of way and was going kind of fast, and the road had no sides, Before I know it it was too late and I was slamming on the brakes. It fucked up my foot (as you can see) broke my thumb, and I have a huge V scar on my forehead now from smashing my head on the steering wheel. 11 hours in ICU ftw

  31. Fuzz Avatar

    head-on with a dump truck on my way back to school on a back road. I had the right of way and was going kind of fast, and the road had no sides, Before I know it it was too late and I was slamming on the brakes. It fucked up my foot (as you can see) broke my thumb, and I have a huge V scar on my forehead now from smashing my head on the steering wheel. 11 hours in ICU ftw

  32. Fuzz Avatar

    head-on with a dump truck on my way back to school on a back road. I had the right of way and was going kind of fast, and the road had no sides, Before I know it it was too late and I was slamming on the brakes. It fucked up my foot (as you can see) broke my thumb, and I have a huge V scar on my forehead now from smashing my head on the steering wheel. 11 hours in ICU ftw

  33. rubysoho Avatar
    rubysoho

    James,
    We love you and miss you!

  34. rubysoho Avatar
    rubysoho

    James,
    We love you and miss you!

  35. rubysoho Avatar
    rubysoho

    James,
    We love you and miss you!

  36. rubysoho Avatar
    rubysoho

    James,
    We love you and miss you!

  37. goomy Avatar

    foozy! I like this tattoo, but I think I like the scars better 😛

  38. goomy Avatar

    foozy! I like this tattoo, but I think I like the scars better 😛

  39. goomy Avatar

    foozy! I like this tattoo, but I think I like the scars better 😛

  40. goomy Avatar

    foozy! I like this tattoo, but I think I like the scars better 😛

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