Tattoo artist Flavia Carvalho is fighting the battle against domestic violence in a unique and beautiful way.
The tattooist decided to cover up the scars of domestic violence survivors completely from the kindness of her own heart. And 100% without charge.
Flavia has helped numerous women reclaim their scars and turn an experience of trauma into something much more powerful.
She first came across the concept when a client entered her tattoo studio with her own scars after a stabbing incident.
The woman was attacked in Curitaba, Brazil, after she turned down a man. He then proceeded to slash her in the stomach.
But Flavia feels entirely fulfilled with her mission to help others who have been through similar situations.
She told Cosmo: "The sense of affection, sisterhood and camaraderie is deeper than I ever imagined.
"It is wonderful to see how [the women's] relationship with their bodies changes after they get the tattoos."
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