Who knew two years ago that my body would have 8 piercings and 8 tattoos and that my career would take a turn towards studying women’s health?
I sure as hell didn’t.
It all started with getting my 4th tattoo. I was in Provincetown. I got an anchor tattoo at Moonshine on an impulse. Fast forward that summer to getting 4 more tattoos in a short time frame of 6 months or so.
This lead me to Chameleon Tattoo in Harvard Square. Hands down still one of my favorite shops I have been at. Dead Rockstar in Fargo has solid solid work as well and is becoming a second home for my work for piercings as well.
Anywho.
Fast forward again to getting my first client here in town and dealing with Women’s Health. Fast forward to more women reaching out to me about migraines, and GI related general questions to me being a bit overwhelmed by the questions. This has me started down a journey of research, study, and trying to understand what all of it means.
What does this have anything to do with my life and maybe yours?
Sometimes we are put in places to do the work that needs to be done. We are also put in places to challenge the system. To challenge the norms of imagery and speak up to break stigmas.
Yes, I have metal in my face. No, that doesn’t make me dirty, or less intelligent, or of lesser knowledge. I cannot wait for the day where the medical and physical therapy industry respects tattoos and piercings at a more accepting rate.
Women are starting to share more about PPD, Uteral Prolapse, Bladder Prolapse, and all the gnarly effects the menstrual cycle (or a long period of lack thereof) can have on the body.
I get excited about all of it. I get excited about pushing boundaries, ruffling feathers, hearing voices be heard.
Most importantly, I am excited to be a part of a community that is ready for change. That is ready to be a part of a global movement.
All because of some metal in my face, and a singular woman wanting to own her body and reclaim her health.
Here’s to many more years of helping shape that future.
Lee