even loved ones have to learn and with time society will figure out how close minded it has been. *big hug* been there

*hugs*


remember she is from a different time.


the real bottom line is are you happy? do you like your tattoos? the answer is yes to both and when all is said and done that is really all that matters.

sometimes the older generations are so set in their ways that it's hard for them to accept more modern things...I for one love your tattoos...and I LOVE LAMP! So cheer up sweetie!

I can see why you feel down...nobody wants to disappoint thier parents,,and I it is hard for them to understand why you would want to do that to yourself...I've heard it too....Maybe you could explain to her that you are a sucessful girl and that you are beyond other peoples judgement......in other words you are already doing well and you don't need other peoples approval to further yourself.....I mean, c'mon you buying a house right?

It would be different if you wer 18 years old and jobless....then you would have to knuckle under to society to a degree to make a decent living,unless you got into a line of work where it was acceptable....that's probably what your mom is worried about.....I'm sure she'll get over it..she's only looking out for you.....You seem to be a smart person with a good handle on life,so don't sweat it too much.
It's Ok for you to feel bad,but I,m sure she knows that your a good girl

"she thinks that people judge me before getting to know me... i explained to her that if they do, then they are probably people that i don't care to know anyway"
I can't possibly agree more with that.

My mother was the same way for the longest time, after a few years she realized that my body modifications were just a fact of life and now she just shakes her head. Parents

You can even things up by running out on the street butt nekikid and crying out : I'm a fool

Its understandable. She comes from a different era. Its hard for some people,she is not alone. I feel you.

awwww im sorry ....

im going to the show on saturday... hopefully i can drag Anika along with me ...

will you be there ??? huh ??? will you ?? huh ?? will you ???

i am in the same situation as you with my mom as well. i told her the same thing as you told your mom and my mom is still closed minded. the hard thing is i tell my mom everything but when i get a new tat i do not tell her and when i see her shes like "oh a new one" and does the bad look thing...its so hard being so close to her and her not liking something that im into... oh well right???
oh and my dad is workin on a sleeve and shes mad at me for that as well...