Physically, a semicolon is a full-stop sitting atop a coma – a symbol indicating a break in an unfinished sentence. Symbolically, it’s a thought halted mid-point, a pause in the flow. Perhaps, that’s why it’s the symbol of the Semicolon Project, an international non-profit dedicated to people faced with depression, anxiety and other mental illnesses that halt a person in their path.
Inking a semicolon tattoo is a way of showing solidarity with those who suffer. But it’s is also a sign of hope, a commitment to moving forward. Here are 50 semicolon tattoo ideas for you.