Kerstin Tristan, a German grandmother of 56 years, used to be very against tattoos. But in 2015, she did it and got her first tattoo. She spent over thirty thousand pounds (three hundred thousand dollars) over the next eight years getting tattoos all over her body.
Kerstin’s journey started out with her not being happy with her skin, but it turned into a celebration of her ability to express herself. She now has roses, flowers, a striking leopard print, and detailed pictures all over her body. She used to question herself, but this change has helped her deeply love herself.
Kerstin shares her inspiring story on social media by showing off her tattoos and sometimes posting pictures of herself before and after getting them. Her online presence is full of confidence, which has helped her build a loyal fan group that loves the way she looks.
Going from doubting herself to loving herself is a trip that her change shows. It shows how freeing it is to accept yourself as you are.
There is a big difference between her old pictures and the ones of her now. Kerstin’s smile is still contagious, but her body has changed in amazing ways. Her painting, which used to be empty, now has bright pictures of birds, butterflies, flowers, and detailed portraits on it.
Her journey to accept herself is a powerful lesson that anyone can be happy, no matter what age.
We can learn from Kerstin’s story that it’s never too late to do something that makes you happy, as long as it doesn’t hurt anyone else. We should be proud of our own changes and accept who we are as individuals.
