Christine Klezaras

Connect What inspired your most recent tattoo?

Last year, I got multiple butterfly tattoos —delicate, quiet, and full of meaning. It came after a moment that changed everything: surgery, where for a brief time, I died. I crossed that threshold, if only for a moment, and came back. The butterfly felt right. A symbol of transformation, rebirth, and the soul—fragile yet powerful. It reminds me every day that I made it back, different but still here. Still breathing. Still becoming.

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

My ink tells a story. Of family—roots that hold me steady, even in the fiercest storms. Of strength—quiet, unshakable, often found when I thought I had nothing left. Of struggles—moments that tried to break me, but taught me instead. Of overcoming—rising, again and again, even when it felt impossible. Of perseverance—the fire in me that refused to go out. They're more than tattoos. It’s a map of where I’ve been, and proof that I’m still standing.

What would you do with the $25,000?

If I had $25,000, I’d put it to work with purpose. I’d invest in stability—pay down debts, build a safety net, and finally take a breath without worry. I’d support my family, because they've held me up through my hardest chapters. I’d fund a dream—like buying a boat, a well deserved vacation or creating something meaningful. I’d give back, even a little, because I know what it’s like to struggle and how far a hand can reach. It wouldn’t just