Hi guys! So I’m going to save up for my first tattoo and to get my ears redone. I decided after much thought, that I want a small subtle semi colon (in a medievalish font or maybe typewriter) in a discreet place. I have had a lot of mental health struggles and while I never had any official attempts I came very close. Within this past year, I have healed and come to be more accepting of my struggles, and I would like to acknowledge it and have a little reminder of how far I’ve come.

My questions fall in two categories, practical and more personal.

(1) What’s the least painful discreet place? I’m not going to hide it, but I’m not sure I want to draw unwanted attention. I originally wanted it near my wrist, but I’ve heard those fade quickly.

(2) What experiences has anyone had with the semicolon? What have people asked you and how did they react? I don’t want much attention due to my anxiety, and I would probably look into a more personal alternative with the same meaning if it’s generally negative.