She bloomed in storms, bled for truth, and rose unshaken. Resilience doesn’t ask… it remembers who you are.
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I got a small red cross as a permanent scar… not just ink, but a holy reminder. It marks the battles I’ve faced and the truth that I was never alone. Christ has fought beside me through every storm, even when I couldn’t see it. It’s my quiet rebellion against forgetting who holds me up when the world tries to break me.
If your ink could speak, what would it say?I’ve been underestimated… not because I was weak, but because I was layered. I carry softness like a weapon and wear my shadows like silk. Every piece is a boundary, a resurrection, a ritual. I don’t decorate… I document. I don’t hide… I warn. I am my own map, and every line is earned.
What would you do with the $25,000?I’d pay off my debt. Also, visit my sister and niece who live across the country. If there’s anything left, I’ll donate it. I’m ready to start fresh… with a lighter heart and open hands.
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