A raven symbolizing my transformation—wiser, stronger, and more deeply connected to who I truly am.
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At 16, I went through one of the darkest chapters of my life. I nearly died, and everything changed. I was struggling with my mental health and needed something to mark a new beginning. This tattoo became my way of reclaiming my story—a symbol of survival, growth, and starting over.
If your ink could speak, what would it say?"I am not what was lost — I am what was found anew." A quiet reminder that we are not our scars, but the strength it took to heal them.
What would you do with the $25,000?I'd invest it in my future by starting my own LLC—something stable and meaningful that can support both my dreams and my family’s future.
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