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tagman11 t1_jcd3ord wrote

Looks good. What's all the symbolism about?

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redhalftone OP t1_jcd8d3u wrote

Thanks! It's the idea that who we are can be shaped through words, how people treat us, and things that happen to us. Sometimes the poisonous things we encounter become part of who we are so we inflict some of that behavior on other people or even ourselves. So basically, the panther represents that negative outer behavior. The skull beneath is meant to represent a more vulnerable self underneath. The items in the four corners are common sources of 'poisonous things'. The breaking heart is bad/toxic relationships. The lock/chains represent insecurities. The hand is physical abuse and the message bubble represents verbal abuse.

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FloatationCrank t1_jces2yp wrote

This is so spot on. In early sobriety I decided I wasn't '*name, the alcoholic'. I was '*name, who has alcohol issues'. Really helped with my mindset.

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redhalftone OP t1_jcg2afr wrote

Thank you! Ahh that's so true. Someone close to me has a similar story and struggle with alcohol. Seeing them and their situation really made me see that change really has to come from inside you. I wish you the best!

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