Each tattoo maps my journey: grief, grit, and growth. Every line is a chapter; my skin, the story I survived and chose to tell.
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Learn MoreMy mermaid tattoo was inspired by a love of freedom, mystery, and unapologetic feminine power. She’s wild, magnetic, and untouchable, a symbol of strength wrapped in beauty. She reminds me to embrace both my depth and fluidity, to stay untamed, resilient, and fiercely in my flow.
If your ink could speak, what would it say?They’d say I’m a storyteller with multifaceted soul, bold, intentional, and unafraid to wear my journey on my skin. Each piece whispers of painful love and a fierce love for authenticity. I live deeply, love fully, and honor every scar as part of my masterpiece.
What would you do with the $25,000?I’d use $25K to sponsor organizations dedicated to the fight to end human trafficking, homelessness and programs for foster youth. Free to Fly: safe flights, therapy, peer support and therapeutic bears for survivors of human trafficking. Connect Impact Hub: resources for the unhoused community members. Project Build: education, life skills and work training programs for foster youth in Florida.
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