My ink tells the story of my life—happiness, struggle, loss, pain, self-destruction, and revival. Each piece marks a chapter in my life
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Divorce can really push you into owning your power. The rose on top of my hand- It’s my little act of rebellion. A reminder. My way of saying I’m free. I spent years quieting parts of myself to keep other people comfortable—that shit is over now. That was my FU, me taking myself back
If your ink could speak, what would it say?My ink would speak of how I transformed into the woman I am today. The beauty of life, death & struggle and growth I've experienced. It would talk of all the heartache, beautiful moments and all that in between. Every tattoo has meaning, reminders of people, places and things in life. My ink is my story, told my way and my ink would speak of that.
What would you do with the $25,000?I'd finally start the animal rescue I’ve been dreaming about for years. I vibe with animals. I've worked with animals since in my early 20's and the most rewarding thing was fostering for animals out of the NYACC's high-risk shelters—places where they don’t get much time or attention, and even with perfect ratings their chances of life are slim. Animals like that are my heart.
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