They judged my skin, so I gave them ink to judge instead. Each piece tells my story: strength, self-love, and my roots.
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My “Love Yourz” tattoo was inspired by a shift in my consciousness. I wanted a reminder to love every part of my life as it is. It’s about embracing my flaws, being grateful for my journey, and letting go of comparisons. Of course, J. Cole’s words helped me put that feeling into something permanent.
If your ink could speak, what would it say?If my ink could speak, it would say I am more than what you see. It would tell you about the culture I carry, the battles I’ve fought, and the love I’ve learned to give myself. It would say that pain can bloom into something beautiful and that every mark is a choice to reclaim my story.
What would you do with the $25,000?My mom is a scientist whose pay was cut in half under the current administration. Now she’s at risk of being sent back to India. I’m an only child, and everything rests on me. I’d use the $25,000 for tuition so I can stay in school, build stability, and protect the life she sacrificed everything to give me. We didn’t come this far for it to fall apart now.
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