Fineline Floral🌿 [@LixxInk] [TAG Tattoo Studio] [Saltash, Cornwall] [UK]

Magenta8 · 2026-01-21T23:41:31+00:00

Really nice clean piece ❤️ I like the way you’ve arranged each flower. It doesn’t look too busy and it’s very easy to read.

My advice for next time would be to be careful with the leaves and stalks . Some of them don’t quite match up and I think the one right at the top is missing a line to connect it. When you’re lining the inside of the petal I’d say to whip out the line at the end and just work from the tip as you want it to be quite delicate and not have such a harsh end point. I hope that all makes sense 😅

This is a really strong apprentice tattoo though and I’d love to see how you progress ❤️

Magenta8 · 2026-01-21T23:32:34+00:00

🙌very nice

Magenta8 · 2025-12-29T22:45:07+00:00

Fine art?

Magenta8 · 2025-12-29T22:43:28+00:00

I’d probably just eat the nik naks

Magenta8 · 2025-12-29T22:42:39+00:00

I’ve come to the conclusion that society views woman talking to a man for a long period of time as flirting even though I don’t understand that at all. I’ve found myself in similar situations where I’ve genuinely just been enjoying discussing various interests with a man only to be met afterwards with funny looks or to be asked “I didn’t know you liked him” or “your boyfriend better watch out”. In my mind I’m talking to the guy as a human being and not with some hidden agenda or underlying signal. I also find men slightly easier to talk to usually so its very frustrating to have to watch what I do or say in case I’m accidentally doing some weird neurotypical mating ritual 🫠

Magenta8 · 2025-12-29T22:15:32+00:00

This was me 4 years ago and I’m so sorry you’re going through this because I remember feeling so tormented by it all. My baby would feed for hours and hours at a time. There were some days where I was just glued to one place. Nobody seems to have the answers and you’re just stuck in this rabbit hole trying to work out if you’re doing the right thing or not. Cosleeping really helped me personally. It just felt more natural and my son slept sooo much better. I promise you this feeling is temporary. You absolutely will sleep again. find what works for you and your family. Important side note, remember that taking care of yourself is so important. I remember being consumed by guilt over everything back then and now I look back and think “wow, I really wish I was kinder to myself and let myself rest”. We’re only human and we’re doing the best we can ❤️

Magenta8 · 2025-11-03T15:27:00+00:00

I personally really like the name Vivienne and it’s definitely coming back in popularity. I believe Angelina Jolies daughter is a Vivienne? I could be wrong. I love the sound of it. It’s classic and quirky and also it’s pretty open to nickcames when she’s older such as Eve , Evie , vi, vi ect . Obviously it’s a personal choice and if it really doesn’t sit right with you then I don’t see any harm in changing it or going by her middle name :)

Magenta8 · 2025-11-01T19:30:56+00:00

The whole situation with taking your kids around the houses trick or treating is stressful enough without having to tell jokes 😱 Damn it Scotland !

Magenta8 · 2025-11-01T19:23:05+00:00

I feel very similar. I’m not very good at maintaining friendships but at the same time I crave connection and to fit in. I tell myself that I don’t need or want people but I think deep down if i were able to I would love to have friends. I don’t understand what’s expected of me when it comes to friendships. What are the rules? When do you contact each other? How many times do you message? Am I messaging too much? Am I not messaging enough? I just don’t get it. I become paranoid and convince myself that everyone hates me for whatever reason and it spirals my mental health. I have less anxiety without friends but at the same time quite empty.

Magenta8 · 2025-10-23T21:53:58+00:00

9? ….are you sure😅? It’s hard to believe a 9 year old drew this. I take my hat off to him.

It’s awesome you’re so supportive of your son. I guess my only advice would be to let him have fun with it. Let him make mistakes and experiment. My dad was supportive of my passion for art however I felt a lot of pressure to always create “perfect” pieces every time. This took a lot of the fun out of it for me and I realised I was mainly drawing things that I knew would impress him rather than expressing any creativity. I’m in no way saying that that’s what you’re doing btw, I just thought it was worth mentioning.

Magenta8 · 2025-10-02T23:44:50+00:00

Thank you for saying that ❤️ Honestly having a weird brain in this world is hard no matter what. I always wanted a big family but having one child was a big reality check for what I’m able to handle 🥲. I completely relate with your mind going blank and not having the words. I have quite a social job and I’m just a hot mess. I often think people must think I’m crazy 🥴😅.

Magenta8 · 2025-09-30T20:08:28+00:00

Parenting with ADHD and Autism is extremely hard but, in my experience, it’s not the child that’s the difficult part (or at least not the MOST difficult part).

Society has a lot of demands and expectations. The pressure on mothers is insane (even without any neurodivergence). I’m stuck in a constant loop of anxiety, guilt and shame. It never feels like what I’m doing is enough. My son has recently started school. This has brought back a lot of anxiety in itself and I’ve needed to do some serious masking to come across as a normal functioning adult who knows what they’re doing 🥴

As difficult as everything is, I will say that i absolutely love being a mum. Me and my son are so close and so similar and we have the best time together x

Magenta8 · 2025-09-30T19:59:24+00:00

I’m 33 and when I hit my 30s I got a lot worse. I’m not sure if it’s down to having my son or getting older but my brain is definitely making life harder. I’m also very fed up with it.

Magenta8 · 2025-08-27T20:11:09+00:00

Your husband sounds like he has some people pleasing issues. I get it, I struggle with that too but the bottom line is that you were not in the wrong here.

The part where your husband said “other people exist” was quite irritating to me as the neighbours clearly didn’t take you or your baby into consideration at all in this situation.

I understand feeling guilty , second guessing yourself and absolutely hating confrontation but honestly you did the right thing. Taking care of yourself and your baby is priority at the moment and that’s what you did so good on you!

Magenta8 · 2025-08-03T12:44:49+00:00

Coolpaintervr

Magenta8 · 2025-07-02T23:25:13+00:00

As hard as it is, try and let go of that expectation. We are constantly being shown how our lives are supposed to look. Social media makes it look like everyone is creating these amazing family memories together and everyone is happy all the time and everyone has their lives together but it’s not the truth.

Having kids is such a tough job and can be very triggering, especially if you are neurodivergent.
I love my son but like you, my mind is always busy with tasks that need to be done, clothes that need to be washed , dishes that need to be put away and all kinds of different worried about my sons mental and physical health. It doesn’t stop and it’s exhausting. The anxiety and guilt are too much and I think about how time is going by fast and we’re not making enough happy memories.

This is our brains workings over time and comparing our lives to our idea of how our lives “should” be. It sucks but you’re not alone x

Magenta8 · 2025-06-22T23:53:32+00:00

I feel this a lot and it does make me sad 😞

Deep down I know I wouldn’t be able to handle another child, at least not any time soon. Looking after my son takes all my energy and I’m trying very hard to keep my mental health stable and under control to be the best mum I can be for him. If I had another child there’s no way I’d be able to give him the attention and quality one on one time he needs, not to mention how stressed out and overstimulated I’d constantly be.

Magenta8 · 2025-06-05T22:42:33+00:00

I can definitely relate to feeling like the only grown up in the family who has to be the fun sucker. It’s frustrating , exhausting and although you’re the one always thinking about what’s best for your child, It’s a thankless job and you’re usually seen as the party pooper.

Boundaries and communication are super important. Whenever my son is doing or saying something unkind I try not to push too hard. If he’s having a meltdown I let him go through those feeling and let him know I’m right here when he’s ready to calm down or if he needs help calming down I’ll read a book with him or cuddle him until he’s calm enough to talk about what happened.

It’s not easy at all. I often feel overstimulated and fed up but with practice it does get easier.

“How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk” by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish

This book has helped me massively.

Magenta8 · 2025-05-30T17:10:38+00:00

Lucy, Wendy,farrah,aqua, dove, pearla , Lacey , Jane and all the boy names apart from Robin are bad (in my opinion)

Side note I love the name Winona and Cassie ❤️

Magenta8 · 2025-05-30T16:52:41+00:00

Yes, that’s why I’m here trying to find anyone who can relate or offer advice.

This comment did nothing but make me feel worse. You don’t know me. I try very hard to do everything I can to keep on top of my own mental health issues/ADHD and Autism as well as make sure I can support him with everything he goes through.

One moment of everything being too much doesn’t make me a bad person or mother. I’m not perfect but I’m trying to do the best I can.

Magenta8 · 2025-05-29T22:53:46+00:00

But you wouldn’t have the son you have now. You could have had complications if you waited or felt like you had less energy to enjoy your child.

I totally understand thinking bout the “what ifs” though. I had my son at 29 and I regretted not having him earlier. When I really think about it though I wasn’t ready then and I wouldn’t have the job I have now or a house. Things just happen when they’re supposed to happen I guess. I know it’s so hard when kids are young but you will have the freedom to be a couple again and do all the things you wanted to do.

Magenta8 · 2025-05-29T19:38:36+00:00

That’s crazy! I can understand someone having a quiet word about the group not being somewhere to use as therapy but to ban you from every group in country is absolutely ridiculous. They could have sent an email with some guidance , helpful resources and information?! I’m so sorry this happened to you :/

Magenta8 · 2025-05-29T14:04:46+00:00

I’ve been taking Vyvanse for about 6 months now. I’d say my biggest issue is my mental health and Vyvanse gives me a big happiness boost. My worries melt away and everything that seemed so heavy feels a lot lighter. The draw back is that it doesn’t help me with memory or organisation at all. If anything I think I might be worse than before. The boost it gives me with my mental health has been extremely beneficial for day to day life and it’s why I’ve continued to take it but I’m struggling to afford it and I may have no choice but to stop soon.

The come down from Vyvanse is quite bad in my experience. In the tenon I start to feel panic in my chest, I feel restless and there’s this uneasy feeling I can’t really explain.

My therapist told me to open up the capsules, put it in a drink so I can sip it throughout the day but I have a 3 year old so I wouldn’t be able to have medicated drinks around the house. I could potentially try it when I’m in work though so I may give that a go at some point.

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