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I have a single tattoo of what was supposed to be a semicolon that didn’t quite turn out right. It’s the only tattoo I have on my hands.
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Tattoos Army Regulations
Posted 4 y ago
Responses: 7
Most recruiters are aware of what the Semi colon tattoo means. And then there’s the question of “have you ever had thoughts about harming yourself” which according to your tattoo would be yes.
I’m gonna be blunt with you, the military isn’t for you. I’ve lost too many soldiers to suicide and you joining the military having contemplated it before is not worth the risk
I’m gonna be blunt with you, the military isn’t for you. I’ve lost too many soldiers to suicide and you joining the military having contemplated it before is not worth the risk
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Given what the tattoo means, a savvy recruiter may ask some additional questions. Assuming you got the tattoo for the meaning i am talking about, do you think military service is for you? This question is genuine and not meant to be hurtful or demeaning. I just know folks with the tattoo and am familiar with the meaning behind it.
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Cody Miller
I do intend on asking a recruiter about it, and the symbol does have the meaning you’re thinking of, and that’s exactly why I’m thinking of service, to be the best me I can be. I appreciate you for making it aware that you weren’t trying to be demeaning. Happens often on here when anyone asks anything.
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Cody Miller
Also in addition, the tattoo doesn’t represent my past directly, it was for a family member I lost.
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CPT Lawrence Cable
SFC William Farrell - The Semi Colin tattoo symbolizes that you have either dealt with suicide, depression, etc, or have know someone that are or did deal with those issues. So it could mean your personal life, a friend or family member.
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SSG (Join to see)
When used as a tattoo, it represents when a person could have ended their life but chose not to. It is an empowering symbol of a person's ability to write their own story and overcome struggles. CPT Lawrence Cable
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CPT Lawrence Cable
SSG (Join to see) - Yes, I guess I explained that badly. The other place I've seen it is on the survivors of friends or family of suicides.
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CPT Lawrence Cable
1SG John F - The definition of a Semicolon. a punctuation mark (;) indicating a pause, typically between two main clauses, that is more pronounced than that indicated by a comma.
So a pause in the course that lead to the suicide thoughts.
So a pause in the course that lead to the suicide thoughts.
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