thank you for sharing the story behind your tattoo to me! i can definitely relate to your story!! the reason why i got my star was because ever since i was a little girl, i loved to dream. i dreamed during the day, night, home, school [that explains my pooooor grades! lol] and all i've ever dreamed about was this one goal i've always, till this day, wanted to accomplish before i die. kinda like "what i want to be when i grow up" lol. i cant explain it but like you, its my way of escaping. therefore, the star on my wrist symbolizes my dreams and aspirations. and stars also mean protection!! hope to hear more from you!! =)