How Ukrainians Use Tattoos as Emotional Healing in Wartime: A Journey Through Grief and Resilience

Nov 12, 2025 11:10 pm CST

Amidst Europe's largest conflict since World War II, Ukrainians are finding unique paths to healing through memorial tattoos that honor fallen loved ones and lost homes. From a 66-year-old mother commemorating her fallen soldier son to displaced citizens carrying the coordinates of occupied homes on their skin, these permanent marks provide emotional relief where traditional therapy falls short.