02/19/2026
I’ve been quiet here during a heavy time behind the scenes, but I’m finally emerging from the haze of grief & tiny buds of inspiration are returning!✨
But it’s time to speak up; It’s time to get vulnerable—
In 2024, I tried to get pregnant & found out I was developing cancer instead. Fertility-sparing treatment wasn’t enough, so on this day last year, I underwent a total hysterectomy & said goodbye to my fertility forever. The pathology showed I chose myself just in time to avoid the diagnosis. I’ve never felt so lucky & unlucky at the same time.
I’ve been sifting through the grief to find the lessons. One I’d love to extend is that advocating for yourself is ESSENTIAL, especially in a medical setting. Record your appointments! In my 20 year search for answers, I was blamed, shamed & dismissed. I went through 5 doctors & by the time I found somebody to finally listen, it was sadly too late.
The sense of defeat made advocating for myself harder, especially in survival mode / oncology. I had some trust breaking experiences that made me feel like they didn’t just take my reproductive system, but also my voice. This chipped away at my confidence and self-trust & I felt like I lost myself.
In the studio, I always say I strive to transform your insecurities into strengths. I’m now learning the role confidence plays in TRUSTING YOUR VOICE. Our instincts to tiptoe around others to avoid judgement or conflict is abandonment of ourselves. Our agency to speak up for ourselves is that inner confidence & self trust pouring out, which may inspire others to do the same.
I’m now rebuilding my voice through sharing my story!
This forced me to change how I envision my life & my understanding of mothering & womanhood. I didn’t expect it to also shift my artistic focus, but after losing pieces of myself, I’m inspired to help others feel more whole.
So— I’m now seeking models for AR**LA TATTOOS & SCAR CAMOUFLAGE. I want to restore parts you’ve lost, no matter what from! ❤️‍🩹 Post-mastectomy, gender affirming, trauma, stretch marks & more.
To apply as a medical tattoo model, email me pics & if you’re a candidate, I’ll make a treatment plan. 🙏🏼 Let’s help each other.