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@safepiercingjapan 2025 and tokyo adventures

Missing tokyo so much. Japan was such a beautiful, warm and welcoming place to be. @safepiercingjapan provided such a great experience for education and networking. On top of being in one of the most beautiful countries it was perfect. I can't wait to go back next year!

Got to visit with my now fiance @bunny.spins and my best friend @bakaokuso
It was such a beautiful week to share with you guys 🖤 all of the random crazy walks, hot bowls of ramen, all of the yummy conbini stops and shopping. Getting to travel up enoshima island through the shrines with you guys and proposing to Fiona. It was beyond perfect.

I could write a thousand more words and not be able to describe the beauty of it all 🖤

Forever grateful 🖤 taken in Tokyo, Japan by @hangingwitherik

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a year ago

Happy 1 year of being engaged to the love of my life ❤️💍 Just a couple weeks shy of 4 years together.

October 13th, last year, you proposed to me at the top of this very Dragon Shrine in Enoshima. It’s pure magic that we were able to bring my daughter here just 12 months later. The next time I visit this shrine in 2028..we’ll be married and I’ll be carrying our first child together.

I feel it in my soul, when our physical time on this earth is over..our spirits will meet here in the calming waves. I’ll find you in every life time. taken in 江の島岩屋／Enoshima Iwaya Cave by @hangingwitherik

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You are my person. I can’t express in words just how much you do for me, as most the time I have a hard time even recognizing it.
I’m hyper vigilant and have cptsd. It is so hard for me to trust that someone actually cares for me. That I can trust in the process of love.
I’m learning to work past my fears and hold space for you, a person who is also dealing with a plethora of diagnoses and ASD.
Through the past almost 4 years of being with you, I have tried to push you away so many times. Out of fear and anxiety. Thinking that I have to do everything alone. Not understanding how you process things differently than me.
In those 4 years you have NEVER raised your voice at me..even when I am because I’m so used to feeling unheard. You have NEVER made me feel like I can’t share my feelings.
You sit and listen to hours of my moral OCD spirals..even when I’m trying to critique and fix every issue I can analyze in us or you or me.
You’re the first partner to be patient with me. To tell me I don’t need to fix anything. To just let go of this chronic responsibility I force onto myself.
Thank you for being you. Thank you for seeing me at my worst and still picking me up off the floor.
Thank you for being a calm and grounding presence to my daughter and I. Our rock. My zen.
I’m truly learning what it means to heal and discovering who I am outside of trauma. You are my biggest supporter in every avenue I take, any ambitious crazy dream I conjure up. You are there.
I know I’m exhausting. I know I’m hard to keep up with. I also know you don’t care. That you will keep trying even if it kills you. I won’t let that happen. I will learn to rest and recover so that you can too. I’m so proud of our growth and all of our milestones.
To truly know a love that is free. To know how much we value each others feelings and have never called each other names, or actually even had a screaming match. To talk for hours when there’s conflict, with respect, patience, and understanding. To express myself without fear. It only keeps getting better and easier.

You are my person. My best friend. My man. by @hangingwitherik

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25 days ago

Been too shy to ask? Hope this helps!

$$ is such a touchy subject when it comes to suspension, and just in general these days. You can expect no surprises from us, and no egos. If you need to suspend, but can’t donate, we are happy to discuss options and support you in any way.

We have nothing to hide, and model ourselves after likeminded teams that have provided us safe space.

#fuckcapitalism #fuckpaywalls by @hangingwitherik

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2 months ago

So excited to share space with everyone soon! This is a great opportunity to come hang out and get to know the crew! Whether you’re interested in taking hooks or just love suspension, you’re invited!

Our goal as a collective is to grow a safe and educational environment for suspension, here in the Midwest! Help us spread the word :)

Featuring our beautiful friend @plaguebrat from a suspension we facilitated for her back in December 🫶🏻 Miss you Kat!

#humanbodysuspensionusa #suspensionofdisbelief #crackfoxstl #stlevents #midwest taken in The Crack Fox by @hangingwitherik

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4 months ago

June 14th, we are profoundly honored to share space with Blair and Cassie. Two important members of our collective.

We invite you to listen deeply to their words, to honor the history of this practice, and to join us in supporting the ongoing resilience of Indigenous communities here and across the diaspora.

All door donations are donated directly to the NDN Legal Fund. This fund provides a pathway for Indigenous people to fight back against systemic oppression when they are targeted by over-prosecution.

If you’ve ever wanted to learn more Suspension, where it comes from, and help support Indigenous communities, here’s your opportunity! We hope to see you there.

#landback #stlcommunity #stlart #humanbodysuspensionusa #suspensionofdisbelief taken in The Crack Fox by @hangingwitherik

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4 months ago

OSC 2026

It’s always a magical thing when a room full of people are passionate and hungry to learn!!! Working hard to make this community inclusive and diverse! NO GATE KEEPING, NO EGOS!

Thank you to all the people who made this event possible, especially @kb.donaghy !

This was our second time attending this eduction packed event! There are so many things we could talk about, but here’s some big highlights!

We had the honor of suspending a few of our friends, @plaguebrat and @ellathecannibal, that we’ve also suspended back home!
Thank you @toy.elephant and @witchprojekt for always being an integral part of our crew!

As well as Bunny got to break in the Orbitron and was the first person to take it for a spin in roughly 8 years! It was a huge honor, and life changing experience for Bunny & Erik. Thank you @jlajudice for creating such an insane contraption.

Erik got to showcase his video of the 2025 OSC on Day 1 and it was an incredible memory that we will hold dear to our hearts. Thank you Kevin for giving Erik this opportunity to share his talent with the community!

Erik filmed most of this event too, when he wasn’t hands on helping out! We are so stoked to share with you all what he got, but until then..

Hope you’re all doing well and we look forward to next time! From S.O.D , Hook Love & Happy Healing ❤️‍🩹🪝

Beautiful photos by Jon Marshall taken in Toronto Ontario Canada by @hangingwitherik

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5 months ago

We are honored to announce our second production at the @crackfoxstl !!
We invite you to share space with us and witness the practice of Human Body Suspension.

This time, the ritual is deeply symbolic — a moment of silence, anger, and reverence. This Flag Day, join us in celebrating decolonization, dismantling corrupt systems of oppression, and expressing what “Flag Day” invokes within us. Witness the transmutation of pain and grief into power, strength, and love.

All door donations will go directly to the NDNLegalFund.org. (Link in our bio.)

The evening will also include informational segments speaking on the Land Back movement shared by @witchprojekt and @cassiespiercings , two talented Indigenous persons who helped bring this vision to life.

Special thanks to our Indigenous friends and fellow practitioners @fnhk_hooks for their support and helpful insight for this project. Thanks to their help we were able to find out about the NDN Legal Fund.

We ask that all guests approach this experience as they would an art exhibit or sacred space.

Please respect the following guidelines:
• No flash photography
• Filming IS ALLOWED (Tag Us ❤️)
• Do not touch or interact with performers
• Please remain quiet in the viewing room

Thank you for your support, respect, and presence.

(More Info ⬇️)

What is Human Body Suspension?

Suspension is a sacred practice with roots in Indigenous cultures, where an individual is suspended from temporary piercings in the flesh. For many, it is a deeply spiritual, emotional, and cathartic experience.

Often, suspension is practiced in intimate and private settings due to the vulnerability it can evoke. With this production, we are opening that space to the public with the intention of expanding perspectives and sharing something we hold close to our hearts.

This production would not be possible without the love and dedication of our community — including friends traveling from hours away to volunteer their help. We are endlessly grateful and incredibly excited to share this experience with you.

#humanbodysuspensionusa #crackfoxstl #stlevents #localart taken in The Crack Fox by @hangingwitherik

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5 months ago

We are honored to announce our second production at the @crackfoxstl !!
We invite you to share space with us and witness the practice of Human Body Suspension.

This time, the ritual is deeply symbolic — a moment of silence, anger, and reverence. This Flag Day, join us in celebrating decolonization, dismantling corrupt systems of oppression, and expressing what “Flag Day” invokes within us. Witness the transmutation of pain and grief into power, strength, and love.

All door donations will go directly to the NDNLegalFund.org. (Link in our bio.)

The evening will also include informational segments speaking on the Land Back movement shared by @witchprojekt and @cassiespiercings , two talented Indigenous persons who helped bring this vision to life.

Special thanks to our Indigenous friends and fellow practitioners @fnhk_hooks for their support and helpful insight for this project. Thanks to their help we were able to find out about the NDN Legal Fund.

We ask that all guests approach this experience as they would an art exhibit or sacred space.

Please respect the following guidelines:
• No flash photography
• Filming IS ALLOWED (Tag Us ❤️)
• Do not touch or interact with performers
• Please remain quiet in the viewing room

Thank you for your support, respect, and presence.

(More Info ⬇️)

What is Human Body Suspension?

Suspension is a sacred practice with roots in Indigenous cultures, where an individual is suspended from temporary piercings in the flesh. For many, it is a deeply spiritual, emotional, and cathartic experience.

Often, suspension is practiced in intimate and private settings due to the vulnerability it can evoke. With this production, we are opening that space to the public with the intention of expanding perspectives and sharing something we hold close to our hearts.

This production would not be possible without the love and dedication of our community — including friends traveling from hours away to volunteer their help. We are endlessly grateful and incredibly excited to share this experience with you.

#humanbodysuspensionusa #crackfoxstl #stlevents #localart taken in The Crack Fox by @hangingwitherik

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“Id been wanting to check the suspension box for years, as a means to challenge myself as well as a means to perform. I finally found a suspension team, who were very personable every step of the way as well as fun, encouraging, and informative. The suspension itself hurt a lot, but no more than I expected. I’d definitely do it again, and push myself to hang for a longer amount of time, maybe even by my face or butt or something. I dont know if anyones ever hung by their weiner parts, but that could be cool too. They’re not good for much else anyway.“ - @poopyknife (Keytar Kyle, a local legend)

Nuff said.

This is hands down one of the coolest first flights we’ve ever been a part of. 🤣🫶🏻

All walks of life are welcome, express yourself however you like. We are honored to be a part of your journey ❤️

Kyle, you rock. Hook love and Happy Healing 🪝

#suspensionofdisbelief #stl #humanbodysuspensionusa #keytarkyle #saintlouis taken in The Crack Fox by @hangingwitherik

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6 months ago

Have you ever doubted yourself?

We all have, but have you ever sat in your fear and told that inner voice of self doubt to fuck off?
Surrounded by friends, in a safe environment?
Cheered on and encouraged to not give up!!

Have you ever been gifted glucose tablets and given head rubs after taking giant sharps? All your friends telling you how brave you are?

Have you ever unapologetically screamed, cried, laughed, or whatever your heart desires in a safe space? While listening to your favorite songs, surrounded by people holding space for you?

All of these moments and more are some of the most deeply healing parts of Suspension.

It isn’t just about getting off the ground, or taking hooks.
It’s about the bonds we create along the way.
Showing our fellow humans it’s okay to take up space.
You are loved and respected, even in your most difficult moments.

This was Harley’s first suspension ever, and they pulled themselves up like a beast! Thank you for trusting us!

If you’d like to try suspension, don’t hesitate to reach out through our DMs! We’d love to chat with you and set up a free
video consultation!

#bodysuspension #humanbodysuspensionusa
#stl #crackfoxstl
#stlpiercing taken in The Crack Fox by @hangingwitherik

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6 months ago

Count me in!! Another year I am blessed to go to Japan for the 3rd annual @safepiercingjapan conference! So excited to see all my friends again and be back in tokyo!!

Who all will I see there? 🥰 taken in Tokyo, Japan by @hangingwitherik

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