I have been through a lot… cancer survivor, loss of important family members. My ink tells the small pieces of the story of my life
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Learn MoreMy most recent tattoo is a memorial tattoo for my stepfather and grandmother.
If your ink could speak, what would it say?My ink would say that I believe in second chances, I love my family, and I have been through many challenges.
What would you do with the $25,000?I have always wanted to travel to Italy. I would take a vacation with my family to Italy.
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