For Mom.

A lover of theatre & the ocean.

I welcomed the opportunity to honor my mom in my way. While it may not be a way she would love. She would understand and accept. That was always her way of thinking as I got older and tattoos would show up on my body. She called me a walking piece of art a lot. She always joked it would be easy to identify me if needed. She didn't judge. She always poured love into me.

🎭 | The theatre was a place where we got to connect. We got to catch up on life during intermission and loved talking about whatever we saw over dinner afterward. There were so many things she wanted to see this year. I’m making it a point to see as many as I can for her. So far so good Mommy!

🐚 | She also loved the ocean. She loved her cruises and loved the beach. Some summers I'd call her only to find out she was sitting at the beach in her chair enjoying the heat on her skin and the sound of the waves. Those were good days. I knew she was happy on those days.

I have grieved and processed. I have cried. I have been angry. I have been in denial. I have been in pain. In the end, I get to look at this piece of work with love. A reminder of things she loved. A reminder that I get to process in my way free of judgment. I stopped caring about what a lot of people think of my decisions weeks ago. I do this new chapter while making my own choices.

🖤 | I want to thank @jocetattoos from @livebytheswordtattoo for helping me figure out a vision for this piece. I sent her so much! My goodness, how annoying I could be I bet! She never once doubted it. Just took on this idea I had randomly while she was tattooing my finger lol. That woman has a good head on her shoulders.

The pain was worth it. The time was worth it. The healing will be worth it. She was worth it. Still is. Always will be.

I love you mom.

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