Paris Jackson, 18, is still struggling to come to terms with losing her father Michael at a young age, but the brave teen has now opened up about how she is learning to cope with her past. She shared an enlightening post on Instagram where the teen flashes her latest additions to her collection. The teen – who has battled with depression – has revealed how tattoos have allowed her to find some positivity in what was a dark time of her life. The teen wrote:
“The craftsmanship of tattoos will always be a controversy. Some people like them, some people absolutely hate them. I appreciate art, I always have, especially when that art means something to me.”
She continued:
“I don’t see a dark past anymore. My scars and past of self-hatred have been covered by loving marks, creativity, ingenuity and depth. Sure, I will always carry my past with me, but I see ink as a way of changing for the better, always improving. They represent strength for me.”
The outspoken teen, who has brothers Prince and Blanket, revealed how when she looks at herself in the mirror she is able to see a “fighter”.
“I’ll always keep fighting and encouraging others to stay strong. We all go through hell every now and then but it makes us the warriors of love we were meant to be,” she said. To anyone struggling, it gets better. You’re not alone.”
She marked her 18th birthday with a tattoo featuring the words “Queen of My Heart” in her late father’s handwriting. And less than two months later, Paris Jackson has got another inking in honour of late music legend Michael Jackson.
The teen, who was just 11 years old when he died, shared a picture of her latest body ink on Instagram. The arm tattoo is a replica of her dad’s famous Dangerous cover art that features his eyes and a collection of animals.
“The meaning of life is contained in every single expression of life, she wrote next to it. It is present in the infinity of forms and phenomena that exist in all of creation.”
Paris added:
“Never forget your roots, and always be proud of where you came from.”