Heavily Tattooed Dad Faces Criticism as People Judge Him as a Horrible Father

For many, tattoos become a powerful way to showcase who they are and what they stand for.

Richard Huff, a 51-year-old man, has embraced tattooing as his personal form of art, proudly displaying over 240 tattoos on his body.

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His wife frequently posts videos and photos of their family life, although not all of the feedback is supportive.

Despite the negative remarks online, Richard insists that their family is “no different” compared to any other out there.

He has faced ridicule from people who criticize his appearance on social media.

He initially tattooed his legs and slowly moved up his body. Now, he estimates that around 85% of his body is covered in tattoos.

His collection includes meaningful pieces, such as the names of his children and even an imprint of his daughter’s lips.

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“I want to be 100% covered in tattoos probably within the next four years. I don’t know if it’s the pain or the artwork that you put on you, but it just becomes fascinating when you’re able to do this.”

He also acknowledged that having so many tattoos comes with its own set of challenges.

He noted that some children at his kids’ school see him as intimidating because of his look.

Richard was 17 when he got his first tattooInstagram / @camarenahuffcx

Despite the misunderstandings, Richard seems determined to change how people view heavily tattooed individuals.

Richard’s wife, Marita, admitted she had some initial reservations about him because of how he looked.

She confessed, “I did judge Richard based on his looks at first, but as I got to know him a little bit, he is actually a big-hearted person.”

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She points out his admirable qualities, showing him as a caring husband and a devoted father.

Marita, who has three children from previous relationships, has said that Richard has gone above and beyond the role of a stepfather in their lives.

Richard himself mentioned, “I participate in the PTA, I go to all my kids’ functions,” as he stressed how involved he is in his kids’ activities and daily routines.

One critical comment questioned whether he really needed tattoos on his face, saying, “I’m not against tattoos, but I mean honestly, does he really need tattoos on his face like that?”

However, there are also people who stand up for Richard.

One supporter wrote, “Everyone keeps talking about his face tattoo. He likes it. He got it. He’s a good father. Let him be.”

He emphasized that, despite what others think, he and his family are genuinely happy with their life choices, stating, “This is what we did and we’re happy. We’ve been together six years, our kids are happy, and to us, that’s all that matters.”