Relieved.
Finally got a piercing taken care of. Had a captive bead ring in it for a year + 2 months which kept causing me trouble. The piercer I originally went to told me it looked like the jewelry they inserted originally was too big for my
ear and recommended straight barbells instead. That should not have been the case for what I paid.
They ended up not having the straight barbells and sent me elsewhere. Frustrated, I went to this other piercer and she took the ring out. The pain and blood were definitely worth it for the alleviation of itchiness.
Hoping I don't go piercing crazy since I do enjoy the process.
Posting a picture because I'm excited. It's still swollen; sorry if you get grossed out easily.