“Britain’s most tattooed mum” explained that she is fearful she may not have a Christmas dinner as she’s so self-conscious she doesn’t even want to pop to the supermarket.
Melissa Sloan, 47, is often dubbed “Crayola” due to being covered head-to-toe in colourful tattoos.
Although she loves her ink, the public hasn’t proven to be quite as accepting as she’d like.
Her striking appearance has made simple tasks such as shopping difficult, with her turkey feast now “in limbo”.
“I can’t just pop into my local supermarket and shop for my Christmas dinner,” Melissa, from Kidderminster told What’s The Jam.
“People will stare when I go to pick up the cranberry sauce and turkey for me and my kids, and I just don’t want to deal with it.
“I feel like I scare the supermarket workers, too – they have given me terrified looks as I’ve walked by in the past.”
Melissa described how this treatment has led her to feel apprehensive about the festive season.
“It’s meant to be a time of joy and celebration but right now, my Christmas dinner is in limbo,” she said.
“All I want is to be treated like a normal person.”
She explained she’ll likely have to send her children or partner to do the big shop but feels dismayed that she doesn’t feel able to do it herself.
Getting a festive meal at the pub is also out of the question, she said.
Melissa, who has over 800 tattoos, tried popping into her local recently – after being banned in the past – but was soon forced to leave.
“Going to the pub is way out of the question, too,” she said.
“I attempted to have a Christmas tipple recently but had to leave before it turned to violence.”
Melissa previously revealed that she had to watch her children’s nativity play through a window.
Melissa explained that she previously had to watch her children’s nativity play through a window Credit: Jam Press/Melissa Sloan
This year, she said all she’s asking for is acceptance from others.
“I don’t understand why people just can’t accept me for who I am,” she added.
“My tattoos don’t make me any less human than everyone else.
“I should be able to pop to Tesco with my kids and pick up Christmas essentials.
“But sadly, it’s just not possible.
“I can’t even attend carol services and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.
“Just because I am covered head to toe in tattoos doesn’t mean I don’t deserve respect and kindness.
