Losing a loved one is never easy, and everyone handles grief differently. In this emotional story, a woman named Mary lost her infant daughter and decided to cope with her grief by getting a large, photorealistic tattoo of the baby. She then requested that her entire immediate family do the same as a show of support. However, not everyone was on board with this idea, leading to a whirlwind of conflict and drama.
Mary’s Grieving Process: A Family Tattoo

Bad Relationship, Big Heart

Needle Phobia and Religious Imagery ✝️

Financial Burden

Alternative Tattoo Offer

Mary’s Reaction: Not Happy

Harsh Words

Mixed Reactions

Brotherly Support

Inked Drama: Family Divided Over Tattoo Tribute
This emotional tale has left the internet divided, as Mary’s demand for her family to get large, photorealistic tattoos of her late infant daughter has led to a whirlwind of conflict and drama. With needle phobia, religious imagery, and financial burden all playing a role in the sister’s refusal, the situation has left many questioning: Is Mary’s request justified, or does the sister have a right to say no? Let’s dive into the top responses from the internet to see what people think about this heart-wrenching situation.
Sister demands family tattoos of late niece, but NTA commenter says it’s tacky and nobody gets to tell you what to do with your body. Also, eagle t******e is the best autocorrect ever

Refusing a tattoo request from a grieving sister is not a**hole behavior.

NTA for refusing a permanent tattoo of a baby’s face. Realistic portrait tattoos can be a major dice roll.

Suggest therapy for sister, plant a rose bush instead.

NTA commenter questions why family is complying with unreasonable request




Deceased child’s face tattooed on family members? Odd request indeed


Tattooing picture of someone else’s child on you? NTA.

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Compassionate reply suggests therapy over permanent tribute for deceased niece.



Empowering response to body autonomy debate.

Grief is hard, but tattoos are personal choices. NTA

Sister demands family tattoos, commentator calls her entitled lunatic

Asking for family tattoos of late niece is inappropriate. NTA.

Debate on Catholicism and tattoos sparks in the comments

Respect your bodily autonomy, get a different memorial tattoo.


Tattoo demand deemed ‘unhinged’ by commenter.

Respectful NTA comment shuts down tattoo demand with logic.

Respect for bodily autonomy. Symbolic tattoo is a better option.

Body autonomy wins, therapy for sister

Respect personal boundaries, say no to unreasonable requests.

Honoring a loved one through tattoos: personal choice and compromise ❤️

Respectful refusal to sister’s unreasonable demand for memorial tattoos

Personal tribute > forced family tattoos. NTA

NTA for not wanting a tattoo of late niece. It’s a permanent alteration.

Grief-stricken sister demands family tattoos: Over the top or NTA?

Grieving sister demands family tattoos, but NTA stands firm

Respect personal choice: No one can demand a tattoo.

Sibling demands family tattoos, commenters side with OP.

Family demands permanent tattoo of deceased niece, commenter supports OP’s decision

Compassionate response to sister’s grief

Honouring a late niece: finding balance between empathy and boundaries.

Respect your body! NTA for not getting a tattoo.

Respect personal boundaries. Grief counseling may be more helpful.

Sister’s family tattoo idea for late niece is over the top

Politely declining a tattoo request can be tough

Insisting on family tattoos? That’s just unhinged!

Body autonomy wins: getting a tattoo of a niece?
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Respectful compromise on tattoo demand after tragic loss of niece

A blunt response to a demanding request for family tattoos.
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Intervention needed? NTA demands help for tattoo-obsessed sister

Family drama over niece’s tattoos, commenter takes the sister’s side

Realistic tattoos may deform over time, NTA suggests better alternative.

Short and sweet: NTA, just stop thinking about it

Grieving sister demands family tattoos, but is it too much?

Respectful NTA comment defends individuality in tattoo choices.

Saying no to family tattoos leads to a breakdown

Grief can cloud judgment. Take time to compromise. #NTA

Supporting a grieving sister shouldn’t come with ultimatums

Respectful refusal: NTA comment shuts down tattoo request

Sister demands family tattoos of late niece, but is it necessary? NTA

Respectful response to unreasonable request for memorializing late niece.

Commenter supports individual body autonomy in tattoo decision.

Grief-stricken sister demands family tattoos, but is it reasonable?

Sibling demands family tattoos of late niece: Is it right?

NTA calls out sister’s ridiculous request for family tattoos.

Sibling feud over niece’s tattoo request turns emotional.

Parents getting tattoos for late niece, but unsure – heartfelt gesture?

Supporting sister’s emotional needs doesn’t mean getting matching tattoos

Grief-stricken sister demands family tattoos. Commenter suggests counseling.

Respectful NTA comment sets boundaries for grieving sister.

Demanding tattoos is never reasonable. Absolutely NTA.

Last Updated on May 12, 2023 by Diply Social Team