"Stay Strong" Each Tattoo Has a Story!

 "Stay Strong"

      Extremely talented singer, songwriter and actress Demi Lovato posed all the qualities needed, on her rise to stardom. Debuting in her own Disney channel series as a child, Demi became an overnight sensation. Demi Lovato a famous pop artist, who became a public advocate, and supporter of all woman and men battling with depression and eating disorders. Demi Lovato used her powerful voice and self-image to set the platform for others to speak up and raise awareness. This tattoo of Demi Lovato’s encouraging words that read “Stay Strong” is a perfect example of what inspired me to write this paragraph. This tattoo has such important significance to her. That truly captivated my attention to find the meaning behind her tattoo. After learning that Demi Lovato was diagnosed with a mental and eating disorder, she was admitted to rehab and treated for deliberately cutting herself. This tattoo of Demi Lovato has really changed my perspective of tattoos and the way I view them. I personally do not have any tattoos myself, however I would probably consider tattoo my body with a tattoo that has a meaning as significant as this one.

       “Stay Strong” never give up is the powerful message behind Demi Lovato’s tattoo. After suffering from an eating disorder and depression, singer Demi Lovato was admitted to rehab for several months. The actress, songwriter, Disney channel star, openly admitted to cutting herself and performing self-harm due to fat-shaming and peer pressure from the media. As an artist and celebrity Demi Lovato has always been in the public eye. With her Tattoo she wanted to send a message, and make a statement for all those individuals suffering from a mental illness like herself to “Stay Strong”. To my opinion tattoos have always been an artistic way of self-expression and illustrate a vivid image of one’s individuality. For example, in Demi Lovato’s tattoo you can admire the powerful message and story behind her tattoo. The words “Stay Strong” are bold, loud and visible placed right on top of her wrist, to serve her a constant reminder to push through the darkest days and never give up and continue living and “Stay Strong”. I find truly inspiring about Demi Lovato’s tattoo is the fact that she took a negative experience, turned it to a positive and raised awareness about her mental illness and used her tattoo as a platform to inspire others to speak up and reach out for help. I always enjoy the meaning and story behind each tattoo, as I find them interesting and fascinating. All tattoos hold such strong sentimental value and characteristics that makes them unique, but by far Demi Lovato’s “Stay Strong” tattoo has changed my perspective and the way I view tattoos. As they teach me that there is more to a tattoo, that our keen-eye cannot see.

      The words “Stay Strong” are bold, loud, and the imprinted letters will impact you as you continue to analyze them and read them. As they are placed in the body, the back of the wrist to be precise where they can clearly be visible and admired. The design of the tattoo displays such beautiful pattern in cursive that draws your attention first time you see them. If you pay close attention you can observe the skin mark of scar tissue that was developed from self- harm in Demi Lovato’s cover up tattoo. Maybe that’s exactly why she chose the position and size of this powerful message to “Stay Strong” and to serve her as a constant reminder. I think the meaning and importance of this tattoo is to captivate an audience, draw attention to the public and send out a message letting others know that they are not alone. To my opinion this artistic tattoo can be viewed as self- expression and also raise attention about something you really care about like creating awareness to help others.  

      Tattoos like Demi Lovato’s “Stay Strong” will forever leave a mark on you and raise attention about something you really care about.  Tattoos in general have their own uniqueness and can be considered a way of self- expression. Some tattoos can be used as tribute; to honor a loved one, or simply serve you as a motivational statement. I believe tattoos now a day are more than just a beautiful image on your skin. Tattoos are a creative and artistic way that tell of story of your past, or an experience that has marked your life forever. In Demi Lovato’s powerful tattoo, you can clearly admire the message she’s trying to convey to others which is to “Stay Strong”. In my opinion all tattoos are considered beautiful, no matter the size, shape or color as they simply express a way of who you truly are.