Hi everyone, I am Elis from New Orleans, recently I got myself a tattoo, wanting to feel young once again. MY DAUGHTER AND MY SON IN LAW SHAMED ME FOR DOING IT AT 75. They hurt me so bad, I decided I will teach them a lesson. As I said, I’m 75 and recently got my first tattoo. It’s something I didn’t think before, but then I thought to myself, maybe I want to feel young again. I am single in my late life but honestly I try to stay as fit as I can. AND I DON’T KNOW ABOUT YOU BUT I STILL BELIEVE IN LOVE AT ANY AGE. So finally when I did it, I wanted to surprise my family. I didn’t expect it, but when my daughter saw it, she freaked out, “Mom, what on earth were you thinking? At your age, getting a tattoo is not just inappropriate, it’s downright embarrassing. You’re supposed to be a dignified grandmother, not some rebellious teenager. It looks ridiculous and people will laugh at you.” And then, my son in law comes and he just starts laughing. He couldn’t stop laughing. I would have felt better if he had to say something mean and bad, but that, that just crushed my soul. Imagine the feeling ugh.. This childish loser, who happens to be my daughter’s high school crush, doesn’t do anything and relies on her for everything. He is going to become a millionaire one day, but it’s only in his head. HE DOES NOTHING Fine I understand I am old and maybe a tattoo was a bit too much, but at the end of the day I know many people who encourage me to do another. But that guy, who I considered a son (I REALLY DID) hurt me very bad. Actually I decided to give him a real lesson. Listen what I did to him just 2 days later… ⬇️ (The continuation, and the full story are below in the top comment)

My daughter and Son In Law shamed me for getting a tattoo at 75. I decided to give them a lesson

I’m 75 and recently got my first tattoo. It’s something I’ve always wanted. When my daughter saw it, she exclaimed, “Mom, what on earth were you thinking? At your age, getting a tattoo is not just inappropriate, it’s downright embarrassing. You’re supposed to be a dignified grandmother, not some rebellious teenager. It looks ridiculous and people will laugh at you.” Her harsh words cut deep, leaving me hurt and unsure about my decision.

This tattoo was a lifelong dream, and I thought that by the time I reached 75, I would be free from the judgment of others. I believed I could finally do something for myself without worrying about what people might think. However, my daughter’s reaction made me question my choice and whether I had made a mistake.

Now, I find myself torn between regretting my tattoo and considering removing it or embracing it as part of who I am. I wonder if I should let my daughter’s opinion influence my happiness or if I should stand by my decision and proudly display my new ink.

Has anyone else dealt with similar harsh criticism from loved ones? How did you handle it? Is it better to prioritize your own happiness, even if it goes against the expectations of those closest to you?

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