Pretty Pokes by Emily

Grief and joy aren't opposites, they're partners.

The capacity to feel deep sorrow is the same capacity that holds profound happiness. You can't have one without the other.

If you've been shutting down your grief, you've been shutting down your life.

The pain is real. The grief is overwhelming. But on the other side of finally feeling it, true joy becomes possible again.

How long have you been waiting to let yourself feel it?

I got to pierce this sweetheart’s ears today! She is the daughter of a long term client of mine who moved out of state last year and they came for a visit and stopped to see me. 💙🦋 she’s rockin a pair of 4mm capri blue opal cabs from

Opened up this 5 year old nostril piercing last night to finish out Flash Friday. I finally got to use that leaf from I have one decorative piece left from them I’m willing to sell at a discounted rate! I’ll post it on my story Monday for you guys!

Fresh Navel from yesterday. This was a tricky one but I’m super happy with how it turned out.

Fresh 3rd and 4th lobe from yesterday. Tragus and 2nd lobe also by me. 1st lobe and industrial not performed by me.