The touching reason people are getting semicolon tattoos

For many, tattoos represent more than just ink. Often times, there is a hidden story or emotional motivation that went behind the design. The latest tattoo trend is no exception.

All over the world, people are getting inked with a semicolon in hope of bringing awareness to depression, suicide, addiction, and self-injury. Founded by Amy Bluel, the campaign known as Project Semicolon was created as tribute to Bleul's late father, who took his own life in 2013.

But why the semicolon you may be thinking?

"A semicolon is used when an author could've chosen to end their sentence, but chose not to. The author is you and the sentence is your life," the website reads.

Project Semicolon's vision is simple: make sure that every life and story is valued.

The movement has transformed into a growing hashtag (#ProjectSemicolon), with thousands sharing their own road to recovery and others showing solidarity. It has become a world-wide celebration, showcasing the determination for those to come out of dark times and move forward, no matter what.

See the inspiring stories below:

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