The bond between mother and child is a beautiful and unique thing that you come to cherish that much more as you become an adult. For a lot of adults, becoming a parent yourself is the thing that changes your relationship with your own parents. That's especially the case for many moms.
Everyone finds different ways to honor their parents in life. For some, it's living by their example. For others, it's being the same kind of parent to their own kids.
For a brave few, the best way to honor mom is in tattoo form. Not everyone is comfortable getting tattoos for other people. If there were a safe bet for the one person people would get a tattoo in honor of, it would be mom. Who else has been there from the beginning, after all?
Portrait tattoos are pretty hard to pull off, but these are truly stunning. A Redditor shared two forearm portraits of his mother and grandmother, and they look strikingly beautiful.
This beautiful and intricate tattoo has a lot of meeting to it, as its recipient explained on Twitter:
"This tattoo for my mom means more to me than anything I could ever put on me. I've been her ladybug since she saw me for the first time. She is my strength, my heart, and my soul. 'I love you more than you can ever know -mommy.'"
This handwriting tattoo really captures the scrawl from the original note. It's a heartfelt tribute to a loved one that's truly unique.
A clean classic, a bouquet of mom's favorite flowers isn't a bad basis for a tattoo by any means. It's meaningful and tasteful, all in one.
Sometimes, a tattoo brings the spirit of its muse to the person getting it. This beautiful story of woman who got a butterfly tattoo in honor of her mom then got visited by a very similar butterfly is beautiful. It reminds us that the world works in ways we'll never understand.
This heartwarming tattoo brings a simplified version of a mother-daughter photo that's stunning. It's a beautiful and unique way to preserve a particular memory.
Tattoos that honor mom's favorite hobby are super special. This mom clearly had a way with cross-stitching, and it made a big impression on her kid.
The style of this tattoo is almost as incredible as the meaning. It honors the moments that make a mom great and the work that it takes, in all the best ways.
The only thing more beautiful than the message of "I am because you are"? The fact that this mother-daughter duo got these tattoos together as a beautiful tribute to their relationship.
A queen for a queen is a truly fitting tribute. Moms everywhere will appreciate the comparison to royalty.
This loving son got a photorealistic tattoo of his mother's eye. Not only is it stunning, but it's a beautiful sentimental choice.
Quotes from favorite shared books are really popular mom tattoos. They can also be really emotional, like this "As long as I'm living, my mommy you'll be" tattoo from Love You Forever.
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