April Reyes

Connect What inspired your most recent tattoo?

I have a tattoo that says 'stay strong like I know you are beautiful'. My sister passed around valentines day. My then wife gave me a card and that's what she wrote inside of it. Two months later,she passed as well. Both to overdoses. I had those words tattooed to remind me never to give up. I'm three years in recovery and I've had to look at it often. Now,peace replaced chaos.

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

Remember to get out in nature if you ever feel depressed or stuck. Seeing things on social media can make you feel like you haven't accomplished anything or enough but being in nature can make you feel like you ARE enough. I used pictures I already had because this is who i am,a wife and a mother. I am always with my family and most of the time,my baby in my arms.

What would you do with the $25,000?

The man I'm with today works so hard so he can provide for us. He does such a good job, I would use the money to go towards a down payment on a house. Rent is so expensive, we've decided to move in with his dad to save money. I am a stay at home mom,I would love to help out some financially. And I would buy my 19 year old a car! I wasn't the mom I am today to her growing up. It would be nice to be able to help her out some,she doesn't expect it at all but I would love to do that.