Many times, what we see is not what we get. Richard Huff’s story is a strong warning not to judge a book by its cover. People have said mean things about Huff because he has over 240 tattoos on his body, including ones on his face. But under the ink is a husband and father who love their children very much.
He calls himself a “ink junkie,” and Huff, 51, has loved tattoos since he was a child. Drawing on 85% of his body was once just a hobby, but it has become a way for him to express himself. The names of his children and the shape of his lips are tattooed on him.
Even though Huff has an odd look, his family life is surprisingly normal. Five kids are being raised by him and his wife Marita. But there has been a lot of negative feedback about him online. Many people doubt his ability to be a good dad because of his tattoos.
At school, Huff’s kids have been teased, but they’ve learnt to stand up for their dad. “My dad is not scary, he’s good with tattoos,” his daughter says with confidence. Like Marita, Richard was first judged by how he looked, but she soon saw how kind he was.
Huff is a dedicated husband and father who is in the PTA and goes to all of his kids’ events. Marita often writes on her blog about how loving Richard is and how dedicated he is to their family.
“If someone can say bad things, there’s something wrong with them,” Huff says in response to complaints. He says, “Having tattoos doesn’t make me a bad father; it gives my kids a different perspective on life.”
A look into Huff’s life shows a loving family man who doesn’t care about what other people think about him because of how he looks. His story is a powerful lesson that beauty isn’t just on the outside.
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