Rebekah merrick

What inspired your most recent tattoo?

My most recent tattoo is a red chrysanthemum to symbolize optimism and hope in my new health journey that I am on, I’ve struggled my whole life with health issues and autoimmune conditions and the healthcare system failed me time and time again. I took my health into my own hands, and started learning that I can heal myself naturally. This flower is symbolic of a bold breakthrough and hope. I have hope and a reason to live another day.

If your ink could speak, what would it say?

My tattoos tell me I’m beautiful, something I’ve never believed. Camouflaging self inflicted scars or a body part I dislike, with symbolic art. They’d say it’s okay to be who you are, you don’t need to hide anymore. I am different and I don’t need to fit into the box society tries to put me in. My tattoos say I am proud of who I am, I am worthy, and I am beautiful.

What would you do with the $25,000?

My mother has stage three breast cancer, and we are trying to heal her all naturally, not turning to conventional, modern medical treatment. There is a natural pathic cancer healing centre in Toronto, Ontario that we believe will help her substantially, the cost of her treatment plan is $50,000. I would use the prize money to put towards the cost of her treatments. We are working on fundraising money to afford these treatments at this time and will have a Go fund me up and running soon!