12 Beyond Touching Tattoos Parents Got in Solidarity With Their Kids

Published on 9/17/2018 at 2:05 PM

For a lot of people, tattoos are their way of expressing themselves, which oftentimes includes their deep love for their children. If I ever get brave enough to face the needle, I know I would get something special to honor my son. These beautiful markers help symbolize the powerful love and connection parents have with their kids, and for the moms and dads who have children battling something big — like illness or a disability — tattoos can mean even more. While most parents wish they could fight their kids' battles for them, they can't, but that still doesn't mean their kids have to face things alone. These stunning solidarity tattoos show the world that their kid has an advocate and a fighter by their side, always. Keep reading to truly get inspired.

Braille Name Tattoo

What might look like simple dots to the untrained eye is actually a child's name in Braille.

Rare Beauty Tattoo

This touching passage is perfect for parents who want their children to know they're beautiful and worthy of love, no matter how "different" they may feel. It's simple and sweet message means a lot.

Rainbow Baby Tattoo

Having a baby after experiencing a loss is definitely something to honor.

Autism Sword Tattoo

A parent's main job is to protect their children. This awesome Autism awareness tattoo honors just that.

DNA Tattoo

This sweet tattoo pays tribute to the fact that just one extra chromosome can make some pretty amazing kids.

Different, Not Less Tattoo

Puzzle piece tattoos are perfect to honor kids who have Autism.

Sickle Cell Tattoo

Sickle Cell affects 100,000 people in the US and 2 million people are carriers for the disease. This proud parent honored the strength of their children affected by the disease.

I Love You Tattoo

This incredible line-drawing tattoo has a special "I love you" message for those who know sign language.

Semicolon Tattoo

Suicide awareness activists use the semicolon to represent when a life could have stopped but instead decides to continue on. The addition of the closed Buddha eyes make this a beautiful tattoo.

ADHD Tattoo

This proud momma shows off her support for her child with ADHD on her shoulder.

Sign Name Tattoo

This unique tattoo uses sign language to spell out a beloved daughter's name.

Autism Star Tattoo

Embedded in the butterfly's wings are delicate puzzle pieces, in honor of their child.