u/eksafaar

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seeking advice for my first ever tattoo: memorial ideas for my dad

i don’t quite know how to ask this, but i’m hoping this community can point me in the right direction and suggest something meaningful.
i recently lost my father to cancer. i’m not typically a "tattoo guy," but i love the concept of tattoos and my mother has never allowed or liked the idea of me getting one. however, losing my dad has changed things for me, and i strongly feel the need to get a memorial tattoo in his honor.

what i have in mind so far:

  1. a date tattoo: important dates in roman numerals.

  2. a "days" tattoo: the exact number of days we had together, from the day i was born until the day he passed.

  3. placement: i am currently considering my wrist or my arm.

specific advice i'm looking for:

  1. are there other memorial concepts you’ve seen or gotten that are powerful but relatively simple?

  2. any tips for a first-timer regarding placement (wrist vs. arm) and the healing process?

suggestions with a picture are more than welcome. all kinds of advice and ideas are appreciated. i really hope to find some good guidance here to help me figure out the perfect tribute to him. thank you in advance.

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