It’s the weight of serving in the military, the silent battles with my own mind, the heartbreaks that almost broke me.
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The tattoo of the flower vase on the back of my leg represents growth through resilience. I chose a vase because it’s delicate, just like people can be, but strong enough to hold something beautiful and alive. Each flower in the vase symbolizes a different part of my journey moments of healing, love, and transformation. It’s placed on the back of your leg because it’s a reminder that even when you’re moving forward and can’t always see the beauty you’re carryi
If your ink could speak, what would it say?“I’m the story you were brave enough to wear on your skin a quiet strength blooming with every step you take. Even when you forget how far you’ve come, I’ll always be here to remind you.”
What would you do with the $25,000?After serving in the military, carrying the invisible scars that no one really talks about, life back home wasn’t the fresh start everyone promised it would be. With $25,000, I’d finally be able to breathe to get the real help I need. I’d invest in therapy that digs deeper than a fifteen-minute checklist, in places that understand the battles you fight long after you leave the service.
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