Sue - David's Mom

06/15/2026

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This is David. Son, nephew, cousin, friend, grandson, artist, advocate and so much more.
Tattoos4Trauma was created in David’s honour and memory.
David was a survivor of childhood sexual abuse and like many young people carried the weight of that trauma alone into adulthood. It was this profound impact that affected David’s self worth and wellbeing, leading to addiction, housing insecurity and sadly further trauma as an adult. All of these compounding issues led to David’s inability to see hope or a way forward into the next phase of his life. During one of the most challenging times in our history David took his own life in August of 2020.
For a person who had been dealing with his trauma from the time he was 8 years old, to using alcohol and drugs as a teen, David shared later in life that he struggled with thoughts of su***de since he was 13 years old. David saw people for who they were and not what the world made them. He was there to support his many friends and strangers fighting their own demons while being unable to overcome his own.
David was an intelligent, charismatic, bright light who loved animals, movies, music, fashion, art and politics. He was so much more than his abuse, trauma and pain and presented very differently to the world than how he felt inside a lot of the time.
David will be forever remembered, loved and cherished.
SHAME DIES WHEN STORIES ARE TOLD IN SAFE SPACES ✨

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