Each piece is a scar turned art—reminders that I survived, I grew, and I’m still writing the story on my skin.
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I got my most recent tattoo as a permanent reminder of the darkest chapter in my life—a time when I couldn’t move on from someone I loved deeply, and it dragged me into a spiral of depression and suicidal thoughts. But over time, I found the strength to come back to myself. This tattoo marks not just the pain, but the survival. It’s a symbol of who I was, who I became, and the fact that I’m still here—fighting, healing, and growing.
If your ink could speak, what would it say?“I carried the weight so you didn’t have to. You survived and I’m the proof.”
What would you do with the $25,000?I’d invest in healing—therapy, travel, maybe even turning my story into art. I’ve come a long way, and I’d use it to keep building a life I’m proud to live.
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