Cathleen Shannon

It is Ogham (ancient Irish language, I am of Irish descent) and means “Strength”. I’ve been through a lot in my life but have always beat it

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What inspired your most recent tattoo?

I've been wanting another tattoo for a while, but didn't want to go to a tattoo shop & pick some random thing out of a book; I wanted something more personal & unique to me. That's when I remembered Ogham. I have a necklace with my name written in Ogham, & I thought it would be wonderful to have something personal in that language on my body. I've had a lot of sh*t thrown at me in life, but I've always come out on top & stronger than before. I may not look like it, but I have a l

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

It would say I am a strong woman who can take care of herself, and who HAS taken care of herself for many years. I don't need someone to lean on. I've had the strength to take the garbage that I've been dealt and overcome it and come out better than when I was faced with it.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Pay some bills, bank some, maybe go on a cruise...

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