u/mozillafirefay

Hi everyone! I'm not sure if you remember me, but I posted a survey here not too long ago regarding the tattoo process and events they may have healed.

I'm happy to announce that I ended up receiving over 200 responses to the survey and I went on to interview 3 different tattoo artists. I have written up my report as well as 3 additional posts due to the research you contributed to. Please see them below!

Full report: https://runesoflothbrok.wordpress.com/2026/04/16/healing-in-ink-ritual-pain-and-meaning-in-tattoo-traditions-past-and-present/

Article reviewing survey results: https://runesoflothbrok.wordpress.com/2026/04/21/living-with-the-mark-how-tattoos-evolve-over-time/

Article reviewing interviews with tattoo artists: https://runesoflothbrok.wordpress.com/2026/04/21/tattoos-as-healing-rituals-what-tattoo-artists-reveal-about-pain-storytelling-and-transformation/

Article recounting my own tattoo experience: https://runesoflothbrok.wordpress.com/2026/04/21/ink-skin-and-self-an-auto-ethnographic-reflection-on-tattooing-as-healing/

Thank you so much for your contributions. I would really appreciate feedback on my work and if you could share them to those that may be interested!

Thank you again!