There I have found evidence that many people consciously or unconsciously modify their bodies to mark the advent or conclusion of important events and times of their lives. ... Because individuals see the decorations on their bodies every day which commemorates important times in their lives, they will never forget it, and will also probably never forget how those times felt to them. Because this is such a strong reminder, many individuals choose to mark themselves as a reminder of times of their lives to which they hope never to return. ... While some of these modifications mark bad times in ...

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