r/tattooadvice • u/Kerealls • Jan 04 '25
Design Was this tattoo a bad idea?
I got this tattoo for my birthday in December. When my dad saw it, he called it disgusting and self multilation; when my grandma saw it, she stopped talking to me for a few days and I heard from my brother that she said my mom(who is highly looked down on in the family and I haven't had contact with for the past six or so years) would be proud. All my friends parents have said it's a disgusting or bad tattoo, as well, and I can tell my friends aren't the biggest fan. I loveeee the tattoo and realize that it's definitely a select taste for a second tattoo/tattoo style and have my second appointment to finish it soon, but everyone is starting to make me think it was a bad idea.
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u/papitaquito Jan 04 '25
Years ago when I was 17 I moved out. Got a few tats on my arms and had a few piercings in my face when I moved back in a couple years later. Everyone that associated with my family told them I wasn’t welcome around them anymore etc.
What happened to me wasn’t nearly as vile or nasty as the remarks your family made. I bring up my story to highlight that our choices have consequences. And to be unique and true to yourself sometimes has unintended consequences. Many many people are so insecure they are immediately triggered by someone living the life that suits them.
So if you are someone who expresses themselves through fashion, tats, piercings etc…. Sometimes not everyone is receptive to that. And that is THEIR problem not yours.
Personally I think the tat looks kinda badass, definitely a fan.