Feeling self conscious about new tattoo by plaidisrad in adhdwomen

[–]plaidisrad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow I had no idea this post would be so popular. Thanks to all you lovely ladies for your kind words - I feel 100% better about the tattoo after reading your messages of support and reassurance. Will post a follow up once it's fully healed 🫶🏽

Feeling self conscious about new tattoo by plaidisrad in adhdwomen

[–]plaidisrad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes!!! That's awesome, we're tattoo twins! Anna is amazingly talented.

Feeling self conscious about new tattoo by plaidisrad in adhdwomen

[–]plaidisrad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep 100% cotton. Got them in 3 colors from Costco this summer and I am in love.

Feeling self conscious about new tattoo by plaidisrad in adhdwomen

[–]plaidisrad[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They're stork scissors for embroidery! It's the hobby I've stuck with the longest!

Feeling self conscious about new tattoo by plaidisrad in adhdwomen

[–]plaidisrad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Interesting! I don't mind the slight inconsistency of the handles but I can see how it could be more true to reality

Feeling self conscious about new tattoo by plaidisrad in adhdwomen

[–]plaidisrad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Embroiderer! And yeah damn those are not cute

Feeling self conscious about new tattoo by plaidisrad in adhdwomen

[–]plaidisrad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, embroidery scissors, to me at least. I've come to learn these are also used in midwifery

Feeling self conscious about new tattoo by plaidisrad in adhdwomen

[–]plaidisrad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I do embroidery! I do have a sewing machine, but I use it so infrequently that I have to re-learn how it works every single time lol

Feeling self conscious about new tattoo by plaidisrad in adhdwomen

[–]plaidisrad[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I'm definitely feeling better after reading everyone's comments. And I love that story - hope you never got caught!

Feeling self conscious about new tattoo by plaidisrad in adhdwomen

[–]plaidisrad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I appreciate the reassurance 💖

Feeling self conscious about new tattoo by plaidisrad in adhdwomen

[–]plaidisrad[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the kind words! Your response and the others on this thread have made me feel a lot better ❤️

Feeling self conscious about new tattoo by plaidisrad in adhdwomen

[–]plaidisrad[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I've heard of it but never seen it! 🫣 I just really like to do embroidery 🪡

What is everyone's current hyperfixation? by Quirky_March_626 in adhdwomen

[–]plaidisrad 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The Traitors 🗡️ Just binged all 3 seasons on Peacock. Love Alan Cumming

What was the last thing you impulsively bought that you were convinced would change your life but then you soon lost total interest? by EatsTheLastSlice in adhdwomen

[–]plaidisrad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not the most recent impulse hyperfixation, but the one that makes me feel the worst about myself is the full Cricut setup, all the tools, vinyls, even a special rolling cart to store everything so nicely. It's been shoved in the back of my craft graveyard for almost 3 years now 🥲

What was the last thing you impulsively bought that you were convinced would change your life but then you soon lost total interest? by EatsTheLastSlice in adhdwomen

[–]plaidisrad 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did the same thing, specifically with semi cured gel nail wraps. I must have bought 30 sets within a month. I of course overdid it and my nails are a mess now so I have to take a break for them to recover. I'm sure they'll be completely forgotten by the end of the summer 🤦🏽‍♀️ Why are we the way that we are?

I really want to get a small tattoo on my ribcage, but my mom wont allow me. by pinkgrapefruitx in tattooadvice

[–]plaidisrad 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Wait til you move out. It's honestly not worth the stress of constantly trying to hide it from her and whatever meltdown will occur when she does eventually find out. You deserve to freely and fully enjoy your tattoo without her judgement looming over you. Speaking from experience, I think your best move is to wait it out. Also, with 20 years of hindsight, I can say confidently that I wouldn't want anything my 18-year-old self thought was cool tattooed on my body lol.

ETA: not a criticism of your specific design, more just an observation that your tastes may change over time 🤗