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Freshly downsized #forwardhelixpiercing and some updated ears (other piercings done elsewhere) all decked out with that @alchemyadornment golden goodness. Come see the #msquad and let us upgrade your ears for summer. @mementomoristudiosinc . . . . . #appmember #abbotsfordpiercing #yxxpiercing #safepiercing #legitbodyjewelry #legitpiercingslook #h2oceanloyalty #officialh2oceanshop #abbotsfordtattoo #legitbodypiercing #abbotsford #mementomoristudios #earpiercing #piercingsofinstagram #titanium #piercing #legitpiercing #mementomoristudiosinc #professionalpiercing #fancy #implantgrade #newpiercingideas #swarovski #helixpiercing #fashion #helix #gold #bling 📷@megannaito 🎊

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Living Beyond Cancer: Embracing Life's Contradictions

Talking about oneself can be awkward, to say the least—at least for me. Whether you have a story or not (and on paper, I do): two-time cancer survivor, from wheelchair to walker, and a boatload of miracle babies. But I’m getting ahead of myself. My name is Briana Mae. Briana means strong, Mae means mother. My parents had no idea the foreshadowing they were doing when they named me. It’s quietly ironic how eventually, everything connects.

I was born on a rainy night in May, making me the elite sign—a Taurus. I’m the last of my siblings. The typical little sister: annoying and historically funny. I loved to read, to be outside. I had a family that loved me. Everything was fine. Everything was good—at least on the outside. On the inside, for years, I was quite literally dying. Isn’t it insane how the essence of you can be an oxymoron? Your whole existence, a contradiction.

On September 17th, at twelve years old, I was diagnosed with Stage 4 Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. I fought the good fight and I won. I did the intense chemotherapy, the radiation treatments. I lost all of my hair—but I was free. Free, yet so fucking sad. I felt so defeated, even though I “won.” I was so confused as a twelve-year-old, wondering what about any of that signified that I won. I did nothing and had so much taken from me. All I did was sit there—the medicine did it. The same medicine that led to being told, at twelve, I would never have kids.

I lost the ability to just be. Anxiety became a wave crashing over me. And who was this “me,” anyway? I was no longer Briana. I was the girl who had cancer. The pity in everyone’s eyes hurt worse than the surgeries. The loss of me—that was the real disease. And man, was it ever fleeting. I questioned everything. I questioned God. Did He not want me here?

As I was questioning Him—my faith, the point of life—He did it again. At fifteen, on September 18th, I found out I had relapsed. Stage 4B Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. I was in awe, to say the least. Cancer was a ghost I couldn’t outrun. I had to face it. I had to go through it again. And on my first day of treatment, I almost died. I had an allergic reaction to the chemotherapy and my throat closed. I was out for hours. But by the grace of God—and some overtime from the universe—I didn’t.

That moment changed my life. It shifted the tone of everything that came after. Suddenly, it all started to click. I didn’t get cancer to be punished. I got it—and got it again—to be blessed. Crazy to say, I know. But hear me out. My second diagnosis gave me all the answers I had been struggling to understand. The answer lies in the contradiction of it all—the act of living while dying, and the beauty of it.

The beauty that lies in the struggle. The wisdom that comes from battling something alone. My diagnosis affected everyone deeply, but at the end of the day, it was just me—faced with the reality that I might die. The questions that come with that are immeasurable. What do you think? What do you believe? Where am I going to go? The craving to know, to try and have control over everything, while knowing damn well you’re in a situation where you have none.

That’s when I realized the weight of mind over matter. The genuine freedom that comes with letting go. The strength that seeps out of you when you find the will within yourself. I had to mourn my childhood, my teenage years, and at times, the ability of my limbs—but I got to celebrate my strength, my perseverance, and I found my thirst for life again. I was able to learn. To grow.

The reality is: there’s nothing in this world without shadows. Even the most dazzling sights around cast them.

There’s life in death, and death in life.

And somehow, that contradiction made everything make sense.

It reminded me that even in the middle of pain, something sacred can still exist—hope, laughter, love, the smallest acts of trying. I was dying, and yet I was more alive than I had ever been, because I was finally awake to what living really meant. I began to see miracles in ordinary moments: the way laughing with my friends felt, the way my body kept showing up for me even when it was breaking, the way people loved me without needing to understand the weight I was carrying.

That realization carried me—through treatment, through grief, through life. Even now, when things are hard, I go back to that truth: that everything is worth trying for, that every breath is worth being here for, and that there is a strength buried deep inside us, waiting to rise.

No matter how dark the road ahead seems, we hold the fire within us to push through. It’s not always easy, and it’s not always clear how we’ll get to the other side. But in the face of adversity, we are given the power to rise. There’s a strength in us that’s greater than any diagnosis, greater than any setback. Life might feel overwhelming at times, and the end may seem out of reach, but we must never forget: miracles happen every day. They told me it would take years for me to walk after treatment left me basically paralyzed, and yet I walked within the first year. They told me I’d never have children, and now I have three beautiful ones.

These experiences remind me that nothing is impossible, and even in our weakest moments, we carry the potential to defy the odds. When we face our darkest days, we are often standing at the cusp of our greatest breakthroughs. 

I spent the last ten years allowing others and even myself to define me based on something that happened to me, but not based on my beliefs, my soul, my morals—not the core of who I am. We are not what happened to us. I was not being punished. My pain and struggle can bring light insight. 

We can rise through it all. We will be resilient. We will have the life we deserve: a life that is calm, a life that is healthy, a life filled with peace and joy. We have the power within us to redefine our narrative, to rise above the things that once seemed impossible, and to create the future we’ve always dreamed of.

Source: Living Beyond Cancer: Embracing Life's Contradictions

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First session of laser cleanup all healed. Ready for the next. Thanks to my pals at Clean Slate Laser for fixing this hot mess up. Don’t get tattooed by instafamous scratchers who don’t take pride or accountability for their work.

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THIS DEAL ENDS TODAY! THIS DEAL ENDS TODAY! Cyber Deals $34.99 2  standard piercings + 1 FREE H2OCEAN foam blue green soap* Choose two: Tongue lip monroe  nose eyebrow ear lobes cartilage helix rook conch belly button nipples $19.99 4oz H20CEAN Aftercare piercing spray + 1.7oz H2OCEAN Blue green foam soap $39.99 1.5oz H2Ocean Aftercare piercing spray (travel size) + 4 oz H2Ocean Aftercare piercing spray + 1.7oz Nothing pain relieving soap w/ lidocaine Internally threaded surgical steel jewelry included. $2 shipping. Online purchase only. *While supplies to last. Some restrictions apply. Bit.ly/iiconcyber By @iamiicon #iiconpiercing #dontbebasic #h2oceanloyalty #classic #piercing #bodypiercing #h2ocean #legitbodyjewelry #sacramento #cybermonday #sacramentopiercing #wethebest #duh

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Special Thanks to H2OCEAN for their Continued Support and Sponsorshop of this amazing event; Silkies&Ink2019! This is the second year of their continued commitment to provide not only world class Tattoo Aftercare products to each of the tattoo clients coming to this event, but also to help promote our cause of funding veterans non-profit organizations that have a direct impact on the quality of life of so many men and women who have served and continue to serve! We carry their products for a reason, not only are they the best products on the market, but the leadership of the company is Rock solid. Its support from companies like H2OCEAN that demonstrate that our organizations guiding principle of bring good people together to do good things is just as strong as the Ocean this company creates products from. Please accept our sincerest thanks! For those of you that are unfamiliar with H2OCEAN and all the many products they offer please check out their Social Links below! Website: https://h2ocean.com/tattoo-aftercare/ Social Links: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/H2Ocean/ Instagram: @officalh2ocean @steveh2ocean @eddieh2ocean Company History & Overview: Provide the best brand and the best products for the best industry. Our Vision: To heal the world with the help of Mother Nature and have fun while we do it! Our Purpose: To provide the best products, education and opportunities for the body art industry to benefit and grow from. We are a company of natural innovation and possibilities. Each day represents a fresh opportunity to try new things and bring new ideas to the industry to improve the life and integrity of body art. We aim to develop the body art industry into a stronger community of shared ideas and experiences. It is this belief that brings us together and sets us apart. Silkies & Ink 2019 to benifit the Irreverent Warriors & RFHNOW both outstanding non-profits! https://www.facebook.com/events/243697143241705/?ti=as #irreverentwarriors #RHFNOW #SilkiesandInk #SilkiesandInk2019 #h2ocean4life #h2oceanproteam #h2oceanloyalty #veterans #suicidesucks #share #fundraiser #military #fayettevillenc #sctatco #fortbragg #like #goodnews #livemusic (at Southern Customs Tattoo Company) https://www.instagram.com/p/B1b4ILBnipE/?igshid=1wedytcsw7ty3

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Dope contest by @gilink #maythe4thgilinkcontest • • • • • Instagram contest. As a Lucas film licensed artist a May 4th be with you contest now through the month of May, EVERYONE can enter♦️tag 3 friends or more per comment on this picture, follow @gilink and @blackrosetattooshop and post this picture on your profile with #maythe4thgilinkcontest to enter on this giveaway for a full day up to 💥10 hours Star Wars tattoo, plus @aftercareh2ocean kit & sunblock, @dermalizepro application on your new tattoo and a bottle of multivitamins from @gardenoflife. Winner will be announced after June 1st 💥tag a friend💥Blackrosetattooshop.com #tattoos #h2oceanproteam #h2ocean #h2oceanmodels #h2oceanaftercare @eddiekolos #itmeansblack #blackrosetattoos #h2oceaninkgallery #h2oceanloyalty #GardenofLife #GoLSport #tattoo #dermilzepro #camtattoosupply #inkgeekstattoos #spektraxion #tattooistartmagazine #ink_ig #tattoo_art_worldwide #tattooistartmagazine #inkedfreakz #tattedskin #inkjunkiez #superbtattoos @superb_tattoos #tattooculturemagazine @tattoolifemagazine #legendcartridges @hottesttattooed @art_tattoos_bodypiercing #inkig #fkirons @skinandinkmag @skin_artmag https://www.instagram.com/p/Bx91fI4A_2l/?igshid=chaf5vlpdyuu

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Work in progress shot of this #stanleykubrick sleeve I started last week #paultlbt#karmapunk#postmoderntattoo#graphicdesign#graphicart#graphictattoo#thisisourstodestroy#fuckyoualejandro#postmodernism#postmodern#newavantgarde#notquitea#trashpolka#orevena#trashpolkatattoo#tattoo#tattoos #tattooartist#inkstinctsubmission#h2oceanloyalty#worldfamousforever#brotherprinter Thankyou for your constant support 🤘 @worldfamousink @h2oceanloyalty @killerinktattoo @brotherstencilmachine @pro_t_ink @dermalizepro @forte_stencil @buddha_brand_tattoo (at The Modern Electric Tattoo Co.)

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No words in the world can express or show the LOVE I have for my babies. @dwilly_98 you and your brother will always be my #1, my heart, and life. I LOVE YOU BOTH MORE THAN GOD LOVES HIS ANGELS!!!! #staytrue #trustnoone #704 #nc #father #fatherson #fatherdaughter #love #dadswithbeards #dadswithtattoos #dadswithdreadlocks #facetattoos #ncpiercers #ncpiercing #nctattoo #nctattooers #h2ocean #h2oceanloyalty #bodypiercing #happy

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People don't like being called out or accountable for their actions. Kristel Oreto overworked my skin, caused blowouts and scar tissue and never once took accountability. A sheer lack of professionalism, she could have at least apologized, said I am sorry for jacking up your body after promising to give you the very best work because her reputation was important to her. Thanks for nothing Kristel Oreto. Thanks for nothing to all the people and companies who glorify artists and don't care about who they are promoting to the public. I guess it's true that money is the most important factor. Customers are supposed to be the most important people. Without us, you have nothing. I hope everyone finds out what you do to people. You should take accountability for your work! Ignoring customers is unprofessional and shameful to the tattoo industry. There are enough scratchers out there, you should be the professional artist you claim to be and take care of the people who trust you, pay top dollar for your work, and make your reputation!!!! https://bratisme13.tumblr.com/post/160714469651/ @KristelOreto @spikeinkmaster @villainarts @eternalink @visionarytattoofest @sevenswordstattoocompany @spikeinkmaster @inkedmag @inkedapparel.us @officialh2ocean @kingpintattoosupply @tattooistartmag @tattoolifemagazine @skinart_mag @spikeinkmaster @inkmaniatattooconvention @tattoomediaink @h2oceanproteam @h2ocean @inkedupindustrymagazine @inkedaustralia @inkedangelzmagazine @inked_shout_out @phillymag @nbc @abcnetwork @foxnews @philadelphia_tatttoo @philadelphiatattoo @resptattoo @philly_tattoo_milla #kristeloreto #blowoutsareyourfaultnotmine #eternalink #takethemoneyandrun #ceremonytattoosociety #scratcher #imtellingeveryone #kristeloretoart #kristeloretotattoo #fishtowntattoo #phillytattooartist #phillytattoos #Blowoutsarentmyfault #kristeloretoart #inkaddict #villianartstattooconvention #villianarts #h2oceanloyalty #ceremonytattoosociety #eternalink #tattooedwoman #philadelphiatattooconvention #philadelphiatattoo #fishtowntattoo #phillytattoos #support_good_tattooers #fishtowntattoo #superbtattoos #tattooistartmagazine #tattoocommunity #tattoolifemagazine #skinartmagazine

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ALWAYS ON THE GRIND... No Days Off 👉🏽#letterstoliveby #killtwosucceed #losangeles #bigsleeps #tatsoul #wrathtubes #envyneedles #allaprimaink #pelicanbayblack #ghostline123 #casperwhite #h2oceanloyalty #h2oceanaftercare #opusgloves #goskinlock #bishoprotary #sleeperliners

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THIS DEAL ENDS TODAY! THIS DEAL ENDS TODAY! Cyber Deals $34.99 2  standard piercings + 1 FREE H2OCEAN foam blue green soap* Choose two: Tongue lip monroe  nose eyebrow ear lobes cartilage helix rook conch belly button nipples $19.99 4oz H20CEAN Aftercare piercing spray + 1.7oz H2OCEAN Blue green foam soap $39.99 1.5oz H2Ocean Aftercare piercing spray (travel size) + 4 oz H2Ocean Aftercare piercing spray + 1.7oz Nothing pain relieving soap w/ lidocaine Internally threaded surgical steel jewelry included. $2 shipping. Online purchase only. *While supplies to last. Some restrictions apply. Bit.ly/iiconcyber By @iamiicon #iiconpiercing #dontbebasic #h2oceanloyalty #classic #piercing #bodypiercing #h2ocean #legitbodyjewelry #sacramento #cybermonday #sacramentopiercing #wethebest #duh

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4 hrs to complete at @villainarts #philadelphiatattooconvention 💕 Make your Appointment on the Kristel Oreto APP in iTunes/googleplus Kristeloreto.com or kristeloreto@gmail.com Philly ALL YEAR at Ceremony Tattoo Society Upcoming Travel: Philly Expo Feb 10-12 Cleveland Expo Feb 24-26 Detroit Expo March 3-5 Chicago Expo March 17-19 Boston Expo March 24-26 Savannah Ga Expo April 7-9 Fayetteville NC Expo April 14-16 Chattanooga TN Expo April 21-23 Louisville Expo April 28-30 St Pete FL Guest Spot May 4-6 Colorado Expo June 2-4 Idaho Expo June 9-11 Dallas Expo June 23-25 Asbury Park Expo July 28-30 Niagara Falls Expo Aug 4-6 Seattle Expo Aug 18-20 Hell City Pheonix AZ Aug 25-27 Iowa Expo Sept (dates coming) Colorado Expo Sept 1-3 Oregon Expo Sept (dates coming) Milwaukee Expo Sept 15-17 Tampa Expo Oct 6th-8th Connecticut Expo Oct 13-15 New Orleans Expo Oct (dates coming) Grand Canyon Expo Jan 26-28 #philly #fishtown #phillytattoos #newjersey #southjersey #h2ocean #kristeloreto #newschooltattoo #lisafrank #Support_good_tattooers #inkedmag #freshlyinked #superbtattoos #tattoosnob #skinartmagazine #tattoo_art_worldwide #tattooistartmagazine #tattoolifemagazine #eternalink #workhorseirons #h2ocean #h2oceanloyalty #beautyandthebeast (at Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention)

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'The secret of my influence has always been that it remained secret' - Dali. #sendmebacksaturday #paultlbt#karmapunk#postmoderntattoo#graphicdesign#graphicart#graphictattoo#thisisourstodestroy#fuckyoualejandro#postmodernism#postmodern#newavantgarde#notquitea#trashpolka#orevena#trashpolkatattoo#tattoo#tattoos #tattooartist#inkstinctsubmission#h2oceanloyalty#worldfamousforever#brotherprinter Thankyou for your constant support 🤘 @worldfamousink @h2oceanloyalty @killerinktattoo @brotherstencilmachine @pro_t_ink @dermalizepro @fortestencil @buddha_brand_tattoo (at The Modern Electric Tattoo Co.)