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Planet Rachael: the pain of getting a tattoo
Wendy Johnson's daughter Rachael got her first tattoo following years of talk and no action. Here, she discusses who was in more pain – Rachael or herself.
Wendy Johnson
Posted 16 August 2017 - 12:08
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