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I think single mothers are underestimated more than people realize.

People often fail to recognize what women are capable of when they’re left to figure it all out.

Yes, it’s hard sometimes. Yes, there are sacrifices. But there’s also freedom, happiness, success, and a whole lot of living that happens along the way 🫶🏽

And honestly, the audio speaks for itself 🤍

Their stars literally align ✨

Such beautiful pieces I got to bring to life for a husband & wife — their tattoos were individually placed so they connect when they hold hands.

After all the love this got on my stories, I’d love to create more variations of this concept. Mother & child, siblings, best friends, couples… there are so many ways to make it your own.

Who would you get one with?! 🥰

How I ended up keeping my house after my divorce — Part 2 🏡

Keeping this house definitely wasn’t the easiest or cheapest option. I could’ve sold it, bought something smaller and probably made things a whole lot easier financially.

But to me, this house meant stability for my kids, continuing to grow my business from the home studio I worked so hard to create, and holding onto the life I had rebuilt for us.

There are sacrifices that come with that decision, but I made it work…and I’m still making it work.

After everything it took to get here, I can confidently say I’d make the same decision all over again.

Now that you know how it all played out… I want to hear your thoughts 🤍

It’s kind of crazy that after everything that happened trying to get this house sold, I’m now sitting in it telling you how I ended up keeping it.

I genuinely didn’t realize how much context this story needed until I sat down to tell it. There was no way to explain how I ended up here without explaining what led up to it.

And yes, there’s still plenty I left out — including being reminded that if I didn’t agree to something, I would be taken back to court for “going against the order,” amongst many other lovely conversations.

So yes… we’re doing this in two parts.

How I ended up keeping my house after my divorce — Part 1. 🏡

If you made it this far, tell me what you’re thinking 🤍

It’s the 2000s, your Juicy tracksuit is on, Britney is playing and you’re getting a tramp stamp… except it’s 2026 💅🏼

Y2K girls, this one’s for us.

Who’s ready to bring the tramp stamp era back? 🙌🏽

A little tour of what our last Skin & Ink looked like before everyone arrived ✨

We created these events to be more than just an appointment — they’re meant to be a whole night out. Come with your best friend, sister, mom or even on your own, enjoy some food & margaritas, get a fine line tattoo and a facial, and enjoy the full experience.

SKIN & INK is officially back October 3rd and we’re getting ready to do it all over again 👀

There are only 3 spots left! Comment “SKIN & INK” below and we’ll DM you all the details + the booking link 🤍

I’m Melissa 🫶🏽
I’m a beauty business owner, mom of two & divorced.
I do fine line tattoos, brow PMU, lashes & makeup — and somehow turned my post-divorce era into one of my favourite chapters yet.

If that sounds like your kind of place, welcome 🤍
Know someone in her comeback era too? Tag her 🥰