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Parents Tattoo Their Legs With Daughter’s Birthmark So She Won’t Feel Different
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Large and obvious birthmarks can make school life hard for children, but a couple of caring parents in the UK have found a controversial way to combat this issue. Tanya and Adam Phillips got huge tattoos stretching up their right legs to match the birthmark that their 18-month-old daughter, Honey-Rae, has on her leg.
Read on to get more of the story, and then let us know what you think about their decision in the comments!
More info: mirror (h/t: elitedaily)
“Although in our eyes she was perfect, I knew people would cruelly point and stare at her”
“I was stood at a check out till, when I saw an old couple whispering and staring at Honey-Rae’s leg. I was distraught. It was first time I had taken her out without covering her up and it confirmed all my worries and fears. People are cruel without even realising”
“We had talked about having duplicate tattoos done for a little while but that day my mind was made up”
“When the swelling went down, I showed Honey-Rae, and she gently touched it and smiled as she said ‘Match,’ pointing to her own leg. If I’d have needed any reassurance that I’d made the right decision that was it”
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I would do everything for my girls too, so a big like!
I think this is showing the parents true love to their child! It shows their are different people but also the fact that she is not alone!
I have a large port wine covering half my chin. People could not resist pointing it out every time I was in public. What amazing parents!
People are so ridiculous. How would THEY like it if people pointed and whispered?? If you notice something different, keep it to yourself!!
as you put it 'different' in my eyes is natural untainted beauty
or better yet, approach the person kindly and personably and ask politely. my daughter is albino and i would rather that then pointing. :)
i totally agree
When they do it, point at them and say out loud: "Look! There are judgmental people just right here!". They will go away with their head low
I love this response... HOpe I have the nerve to do it one day when apt.
when they will see that at this moment they are the ones facing stares and that they don't like it one bit. Shame on them!
Except for the fact that you're a hypocritical fuckwit.
call it what you want, just still keep it to yourself. "Oh hey that little mole on your nose, i totally dig it!"
Why not put the port in your chest.
I would do everything for my girls too, so a big like!
I think this is showing the parents true love to their child! It shows their are different people but also the fact that she is not alone!
I have a large port wine covering half my chin. People could not resist pointing it out every time I was in public. What amazing parents!
People are so ridiculous. How would THEY like it if people pointed and whispered?? If you notice something different, keep it to yourself!!
as you put it 'different' in my eyes is natural untainted beauty
or better yet, approach the person kindly and personably and ask politely. my daughter is albino and i would rather that then pointing. :)
i totally agree
When they do it, point at them and say out loud: "Look! There are judgmental people just right here!". They will go away with their head low
I love this response... HOpe I have the nerve to do it one day when apt.
when they will see that at this moment they are the ones facing stares and that they don't like it one bit. Shame on them!
Except for the fact that you're a hypocritical fuckwit.
call it what you want, just still keep it to yourself. "Oh hey that little mole on your nose, i totally dig it!"
Why not put the port in your chest.