“Thank You for Being So Transparent”: Woman Shares Regret Over Body Tattoo Decisions, SA Relates

• A passionate woman openly expressed her deep dissatisfaction with her extensive body tattoos.
• The emotional video captured her speaking openly about her journey of regret and her decision to begin tattoo removal.
• Viewers responded with varied opinions, with many empathising with her while others shared their tattoo experiences

An honest woman has described her deep dissatisfaction with her extensive body tattoos, sharing her journey of regret.

The video, shared on TikTok by @lexaterese, gained millions of views and thousands of comments from social media users, who had a lot to say.

In the clip, the woman, heavily tattooed from her neck and shoulders down to her hands and even on parts not immediately visible, revealed that she began her tattooing journey at the age of 18. She started her confession by noting the rarity of people sincerely discussing their dislike for their tattoos on social media before directly admitting her profound regret. She detailed that, from the tender age of 10, she struggled with feelings of not belonging and a search for self-identity, finding tattoos to be an escape from these internal conflicts.

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From self-discovery to discontent

She further acknowledged that it is uncommon for heavily tattooed individuals to vocalise such negative feelings about their body art. The woman also shared that, when people seek her advice about getting tattoos, she typically urges them against it. For some in doubt, she counsels them to wait until they are certain of their decision. She expressed a personal wish that she had received similar advice from someone in her youth. She also advised her two young boys against getting tattoos, though affirming she would ultimately respect their choices. She added that she had embarked on her tattoo removal journey, noting that the process was both painful and financially demanding.

Netizens relate to the woman's story

The viral video gained 5.8M views, millions of views and thousands of comments from social media users, who had a lot to say on the matter. Many commenters validated her feelings, stating that tattoos often served as temporary solutions to permanent problems, asserting that regret was a common sentiment among many people.

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Some offered practical advice to @lexaterese, suggesting she consider obtaining a laser licence herself and even work part-time at a spa removing tattoos. Conversely, other users expressed no regret at all about their tattoos, proudly boasting about how much they cherished their body art.

User @asul003

"Tattoos are a permanent reminder of a temporary mindset."

User @medspa.michelle

"Hear me out, spend R7K and get your laser license. Get a part-time job at a Medspa with a pico device. Do your tattoo removal. Cheaper than paying to get them removed by someone else."

User @MINAZALIE

"I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this! 😫. Thank you for being so transparent!"

User @Brianna Hile

"As someone who is heavily tattooed, I have never regretted a single one of my tattoos. They’re a huge part of me & tell a story of my life & so many memories. I hope this doesn’t scare people into not getting tattooed 🖤."

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User @COFV

"I’m heavily tattooed and I love the way I look. Tattoos aren’t for everyone."

User @elmaschido said:

"Thank you for your honesty, I think a lot of people feel the same way but don’t want to admit it 👍."

Watch the TikTok video below:

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Source: Briefly News