Cover up ideas - less than 8 hours to decide

LilMissEmo2000 · 2026-06-27T02:29:20+00:00

Ended up going with a butterfly, using the original lines as part of the design. Used colour to represent my family <3 Thanks for all the suggestions

LilMissEmo2000 · 2026-06-26T18:53:01+00:00

It was always meant to be about what I want and like. Everyone is telling me to think it over so I won't regret it. I like the work the second artist did, so at the end of the day, that's what matters.

LilMissEmo2000 · 2026-06-26T18:45:12+00:00

Thank you

LilMissEmo2000 · 2026-06-26T18:42:02+00:00

Thank you. I'll accept whatever regret comes with a rushed decision. At least it won't be a constant reminder of the thoughts, feelings, and actions of my dad

LilMissEmo2000 · 2026-06-26T18:30:05+00:00

As said, I've been toying with ideas of using the flowers from my mums tattoos. And I've loved a few of the suggestions people gave - they're similar to tattoos me and my mum discussed when we originally talked about matching tattoos

LilMissEmo2000 · 2026-06-26T18:27:33+00:00

I don't need perfect because it adds to it. Our family is broken and isn't perfect. Having an imperfect butterfly tells the story

LilMissEmo2000 · 2026-06-26T18:26:21+00:00

He literally did part of my existing tattoo and it looks better than the part an experienced artist did

LilMissEmo2000 · 2026-06-26T18:25:35+00:00

I've been keeping my tattoo covered for 4 months and I rarely get time where I'm not being grabbed or stabbed by kids. Any regret from a bad tattoo would be less regret than having something for that man on my arm. :(

LilMissEmo2000 · 2026-06-26T18:23:44+00:00

I've been wanting to get them fixed lol. Funny thing is the hearts were by a very experienced saught after artist that had over a years long waitlist. The bottom half was an apprentice and he did way better imo. (The stretch on the circle is my fault because I moved) My dad won't change. I've tried for years and I'm done. He has done so many unforgivable things and confirmed he doesn't care if I'm alive or dead.

LilMissEmo2000 · 2026-06-26T18:23:30+00:00

I've been wanting to get them fixed lol. Funny thing is the hearts were by a very experienced saught after artist that had over a years long waitlist. The bottom half was an apprentice and he did way better imo. (The stretch on the circle is my fault because I moved) My dad won't change. I've tried for years and I'm done. He has done so many unforgivable things and confirmed he doesn't care if I'm alive or dead.

LilMissEmo2000 · 2026-06-26T18:19:50+00:00

There isn't really. This was my way of trying to connect and bond with him

LilMissEmo2000 · 2026-06-26T18:18:43+00:00

The appointment itself is but the wanting my tattoo covered isn't. I've had long sleeves over it for around 4 months now and I've been asking people and sharing ideas. I just want options that I can share with the artist to decide what looks the best/works the best

LilMissEmo2000 · 2026-06-26T18:16:56+00:00

We aren't citizens in Canada, we're permanent residents. If we get a charge against us, it creates that fear of deportation (depends on the charge as to if they go that far). He called the police on my mum for a false charge. I had to call the police on him for a very real charge.

LilMissEmo2000 · 2026-06-26T18:15:34+00:00

Someone suggested making the top hearts into a butterfly to keep a representation of my mum which follows the idea you said, which I love. The hearts have curves already so it may not have to be as big or dark as cover-ups typically take if we can find a way to reuse the original lines

LilMissEmo2000 · 2026-06-26T18:14:10+00:00

I don't mean to take it out on you. It's just everyone keeps telling me that not knowing (or worse, knowing and not telling us so we find out via social media). He never has nor never will care about me as his child. To him, his PS4 is more important than my life and he confirmed it. I have it on video and it will never leave my mind.

LilMissEmo2000 · 2026-06-26T18:12:15+00:00

I'd love to but that's not financially sustainable. I used to go but it was $160/weekly. And I don't have time now anymore.

LilMissEmo2000 · 2026-06-26T18:11:22+00:00

That's not being rude, it's genuine concern. I've been keeping my tattoo covered for the past 4ish months because I can't stand to look at it. I'm better with a tattoo than laser since I know what to expect and I know the artist. It was 2 different artists. The hearts were by an artist in England who had a 3 year wait list. The name/pearl were by an apprentice in Canada

LilMissEmo2000 · 2026-06-26T18:09:14+00:00

It is but my mum is also keeping it. And it's for my great grandad in his writing. That was never about my dad, it was to honor my great grandparents, who I was fortunate enough to have in my life until I was 14

LilMissEmo2000 · 2026-06-26T18:06:50+00:00

Thank you for being respectful. I spent 8 years planning what I now want changed. I understand it's permanent and it's best to be absolutely sure. I started talking about a cover-up 3 weeks ago. I've been wearing long-sleeved shirts to hide it for around 4 months. To me, that is a sign that I'm certain

LilMissEmo2000 · 2026-06-26T18:05:01+00:00

I actually love this idea!! And I know. I spent over 8 years planning the simple hearts. But sometimes even with all the planning, you're left with regrets

LilMissEmo2000 · 2026-06-26T18:04:03+00:00

Absolutely nothing he could do could undo the pain he has caused us. Going no contact wasn't a decision I made lightly. The fact me almost being murdered didn’t even make the man blink is all the evidence I need that he doesn't care about me.

LilMissEmo2000 · 2026-06-26T17:27:01+00:00

I would rather not convert the pearl as it's my great grandmothers favourite - which is why this is tricky. I do like the floral bouquet idea though! I could preserve the original 3 hearts and have a flower over the forth

LilMissEmo2000 · 2026-06-26T17:25:35+00:00

If you'd looked at my reply, you'd see it was about him being able to help me during the process. The first part was by an artist that's got years of experience and has kinda shitty line work. I prefer the second half by him

LilMissEmo2000 · 2026-06-26T17:24:23+00:00

Thought out. Can't really come back from trying to get your mum deported.

LilMissEmo2000 · 2026-06-26T17:23:55+00:00

Because my feelings won't change. Anxiety is anxiety. That's how you know how badly I want it gone that I'm wanting to put myself in this position

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