Started young with tattoos, art became my love. Healing from childhood trauma, it's my story told on skin. Art is who we are, a painted
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Enter For Free"The delicate silhouette of a Joshua tree graces my forearm, a tiny echo of the vast desert landscape that shaped my early years. This isn't just a nod to the now-famous tourist spot; it's a deeply personal anchor to the small village where I grew up. Joshua Tree, in its once-quiet solitude, became an unexpected haven during a challenging childhood. It was there, amidst the stark beauty of the desert, that I found the inner strength to step away from the shadows cast by my father.
If your ink could speak, what would it say?Skulls for what's gone. Native art for spirit found. Each mark a step from the past, a story etched in skin, making me whole.
What would you do with the $25,000?"If I won $25,000, it would be a lifeline. Being a single parent with two kids, making ends meet is a constant struggle. My priority: a stable home, rent paid ahead for my children's security. I'd also help struggling friends/family and invest in my business. Finally, freedom from debt – paying off my washer, dryer, table, furniture, and bills. Maybe even a little spoiling for my amazing kids!
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