My tattoos aren’t just ink—they’re chapters of my story. Each one marks a moment, a memory, a truth I had to live through.
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Learn MoreI chose ‘Cry Now, Smile Later’ because my childhood was tough—I cried through the pain, but now I smile through the healing.
If your ink could speak, what would it say?If my ink could talk, it’d say I turned pain into art—covered my scars with beauty and never looked back.
What would you do with the $25,000?If I win this award, I’d use the money as a down payment on land or a home—my first real foundation for me and my six kids. We’ve come a long way without much help, and this would be our fresh start. My dream is bigger than just us, though. I want to build a safe space where women who’ve been through hard times like me can come heal—surrounded by love, peace, and the emotional comfort of animals.
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