Ashley Lawlor

Connect What inspired your most recent tattoo?

My most recent is my semicolon heartbeat tattoo that I got while living in Alberta. It represents my addiction and my own mental health struggles as I do suffer from mental illnesses and addiction. I am living proof that you can battle your inner demons and come out on top regardless of your rock bottom.

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

Each and every day I look at my arm piece i remind myself to keep going and to never stop. I tried to commit suicide first when I was 12 and multiple times over the years as an ex kept telling me to kill myself. It tells me I’m not alone in all that I suffer and that their are other survivors or warriors I like to say that share somewhat similar pain.

What would you do with the $25,000?

I would use it to touch up my side piece as my tattoo artist passed away a while ago now and it has not been touched. I would also pay off my debt and hopefully truly get to start over as I’ll be a year sober on July 07, 2025. I would donate to a mental health and addictions foundation and just try to be a better version of myself. I’d also be able to possibly invest in a car. The sky would be the limit and it would truly be a blessing !! Thank you again for this amazing opportunity