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When tattoos conflict with parental respectability

My tattoos tell the story of my recovery and my kids, but I have to wear long sleeves to parent-teacher conferences because I know the other parents judge me before I even open my mouth.

Juana
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More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

She's managing the tension between meaningful self-expression and social judgment that could affect her children's treatment in educational settings.

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