Pollyanna

By Jordan Ginsberg • Feb 26th, 2009 • Category: ModBlog


This post-mastectomy tattoo was done by Joy Rumore at Twelve 28 Tattoo in Brooklyn, New York. I have to say, it’s hard not to be inspired by work like this.

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24 Responses »

  1. JustJen on February 26th, 2009 at 4:15 pm:

    I love it.
    And congrats on winning the war!!

  2. Louise on February 26th, 2009 at 4:21 pm:

    I love this!
    At the first glance, i didn’t even notice there were no nipples

  3. R on February 26th, 2009 at 4:25 pm:

    The tattoo is inspiring and really pretty

  4. bena on February 26th, 2009 at 4:33 pm:

    awesome!

  5. Jack on February 26th, 2009 at 5:05 pm:

    nice Pink Floyd inspiration.

  6. BendtheGlass on February 26th, 2009 at 5:11 pm:

    That is fuckin RAD.

  7. De on February 26th, 2009 at 5:23 pm:

    “It’s hard not to be inspired by work like this”.

    EXACTLY.
    After losing my own mother to breast cancer at a young age, I’ve already prepared myself to give up my breasts if, heaven forbid, I am cursed with breast cancer. And already have a tattoo in my head that will cover the scars.
    I wish nothing but the best for the person who was nice enough to share this photo. It’s absolutely amazing, inspiring, and comforting…

  8. The sky conspires to swallow me. on February 26th, 2009 at 5:39 pm:

    This is so beautiful and so heartwarming.

  9. tartedpunk on February 26th, 2009 at 6:59 pm:

    i had to double take it. looks nice. in more ways than one. wiiink ;)

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  11. mung on February 26th, 2009 at 7:42 pm:

    wow. her breast still looks sexy and the tattoo adds to that.

  12. Jennifer on February 26th, 2009 at 8:40 pm:

    That is inspiring, and so beautiful. Beautiful tattoo, and her breast is beautiful as she is :), lovely.

  13. Laurel on February 26th, 2009 at 8:53 pm:

    Strong women are always extremely inspiring. Good going, girl.

  14. Charlotte on February 26th, 2009 at 10:02 pm:

    This is a really awesome ‘fuck you’ to cancer

  15. Noadi on February 26th, 2009 at 10:15 pm:

    Beautiful and I can’t think of a more meaningful tattoo.

  16. Kitsch on February 27th, 2009 at 4:35 pm:

    This made me choke up a little. Absolutely, stunningly beautiful.

  17. bucket of bunnies on February 27th, 2009 at 6:10 pm:

    Very nice design, love the meaning.

  18. Nikki on February 27th, 2009 at 6:18 pm:

    This warmed my heart :)

  19. soggyfishcake on March 1st, 2009 at 4:51 pm:

    absolutely gorgeous x

  20. katy prost on March 2nd, 2009 at 1:12 am:

    I got a little teary when I saw this. All I can say is congratulations, and what a strong women she must be.

  21. la on March 2nd, 2009 at 7:40 am:

    wow, it’s really amaising!
    congratulations for owner…
    looks strange..

  22. India on March 2nd, 2009 at 1:55 pm:

    That is so amazing! I cried like a baby looking at it, so inspiring, I wish u all the best.. So beautiful.. One hard woman :D xxx

  23. T on March 29th, 2009 at 5:33 pm:

    That is an awesome reconstruction and very beautiful sentiment.

  24. rya on June 2nd, 2009 at 11:20 pm:

    hardcore

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