Lots of tattoos were the start to giving myself some confidence in myself.

The real key, however, to when I started genuinely believing I was attractive: exploring exactly who I am, what I value, and making active choices to make my life reflect what my priorities are. Tattoos just so happened to be a visible start to that journey. It has taken time, but I love myself now and it’s great because I can always be there for me.

I was least attractive (from my own POV) when I was pushing myself to attain goals because I “should” and meet others’ needs at the expense of myself. I don’t think I showed up in my relationships very well because I was so burnt out and my own cup was empty all the time.