There are often moments in our lives when we make choices that might not align with what others would typically choose. These decisions are deeply personal, but that doesn’t mean people won’t express their thoughts about them.

Recently, Taylor Paige Courtenay, a well-known social media influencer from South Devon, has been stirring up conversations by sharing her experiences of being judged by older generations. With her body adorned in tattoos, she frequently posts videos for her 320,000 followers.

Her TikTok content not only showcases her tattoos and her personality but also tackles some of the negative feedback she receives. For instance, one of her videos is titled: “Your tattoos are not going to look good when you hit 60.”

She goes on to say, “I really wish they would just keep their thoughts to themselves.”

In another video, Taylor puts on a baggy jumper to cover her tattoos, but later takes it off to show them all off. She mentions, “Karen will probably say I’ve ruined myself.”

In a different video, she expressed, “At 26, I’m realizing that I’ll never fit the mold of ‘that girl’. I won’t be the one they bring home to meet their parents, I won’t be the topic of conversation among their friends, I won’t be the one invited over for dinner, and I won’t be the one they proudly showcase.

“I’ll always be the short-term solution, the girl they turn to when they need a distraction, and I’ll forever be the one kept in the shadows.”