Transgender TikToker receives moko kauae tattoo, faces online criticism
A transgender content creator says her decision to get a traditional Māori facial tattoo after her son's death sparked backlash online.
A transgender TikToker received a moko kauae, a traditional Māori facial tattoo, following a significant personal loss. The decision prompted criticism on social media. She has spoken publicly about the deeply personal nature of her choice, describing it as connected to her grief.
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‘This is about my grief’: Transgender TikToker on the moko kauae that sparked online backlash
Te Warena says her decision to receive a traditional tattoo after the death of her son sparked fierce criticism.