A story of my faith, my journey, and rising from rock bottom. One of my pieces symbolizes the rebirth of the new me after I almost died.
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Learn MoreMy son. I got a simple name and birthdate but it is probably my most cherished tattoo. My son is everything to me and I’ll be adding another name next week as my daughter was just born last week. My kids are the reason I do everything in this life.
If your ink could speak, what would it say?I am the wolf who walked through fire, died, and rose again. My scars are scripture, my skin a shrine. I carry the strength of samurai, the grace of tradition, and the fierce love of a father. I am protected by faith, guided by honor, and reborn by fire. I am not what happened to me- I am what I chose to become.
What would you do with the $25,000?If I won $25,000, it would be life changing for my growing family of 4. Ive got a 2 year old and a 6 day old at home, and every single day, my wife and I give everything we have - physically, mentally, and emotionally - to provide for them. I have literally been fighting (I am a Professional MMA fighter) to put food on the table for them and I’ll never stop. There’s nothing in this world I wont do for my kids. This wouldn’t be jut money - it would be a breakthrough. A chance to
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