The Viral Story Behind Madie Johnson’s ‘It’s Real’ Tattoo and Her Aunt Miracle

Madie Johnson, a woman from California, recently shared an amazing story that has touched thousands of people online. She got a tattoo with a very special meaning: it’s a reminder of her Aunt Tina’s powerful experience of life after death.

A little over a year ago, Aunt Tina suffered a sudden, severe heart attack. She was clinically dead and was brought back to life four times by her husband and first responders before she made it to the hospital. Once there, doctors placed her on a defibrillator. Miraculously, Tina woke up, but she couldn’t speak because she was intubated. She asked for a pen and wrote, "it's real" on paper. When asked what she meant, Tina pointed up to the sky, with tears in her eyes, referring to heaven.

Madie shared that this experience strengthened her faith, making her feel more connected to an “eternal hope.” Inspired by her aunt’s message, Madie got “it’s real” tattooed on her wrist as a tribute to her aunt and as a reminder of her own renewed faith. She hopes to live with the same love and faith her Aunt Tina shows every day.