piercings and rebellion

i never wanted to take my piercings out for anyone but myself. and 3 days ago i realized, i didn’t get piercings for me. i got them for you. for all of you. to prove something– that i was different. that i could wear my otherness on the outside as some sort of mirror for my soul. clearly, i am different, piercings or not. even with “normal” hair (which i rarely have) and tattoos covered, i believe my fundamental otherness radiates through my spirit. . . . → Read More: piercings and rebellion