My ink speaks the truth my guarded self won't say—it's the raw version of me the world rarely gets to see.
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Enter For FreeGrowing up amidst chaos, I developed a protective and composed persona to shield my siblings and endure my volatile environment. The ice dragon reflects that guarded self, now gently resting on the phoenix’s wing—tired, yet yearning to transform into a more compassionate, kind-hearted being. As I embrace vulnerability and emotional growth, I blossom into the phoenix, with both creatures forever entwined as emblems of my journey and hopeful future.
If your ink could speak, what would it say?Rise with fire, but soft in soul, A heart of strength, yet kindness whole. The dragon guards, the phoenix mends, In every wound, a light ascends. Your power lives in gentle ways, In open hearts and honest days. Be fierce, be soft, let both be true The world needs every part of you.
What would you do with the $25,000?I would buy my baby sister a car and take a two week international vacation.
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