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Turning darkness into beauty.

For Esperance,tattoosare more than just inkthey are a way to document herlifes journey.

Ive had a nomadic life and limited space in my army pack, she said.

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I felt I could carry these experiences with me wherever I go.

Esperance uses the pain of her tattoos as a constant reminder of her experiences.

Her journey began when a casual remark from an acquaintance about the previous holder piqued her interest.

Army Vet Breaks World Record With 99.9% Of Body Tattooed, People “Heartbroken” With Photos

Driven by curiosity, the vet researched the existingrecordand discovered something exciting: she had already far surpassed it.

MexicanMaria Jose Cristernahad been the undisputedrecord-holdersince she first broke it back in 2012.

She got her firsttattooat 21 to commemorate the family of a past lover.

Army Vet Breaks World Record With 99.9% Of Body Tattooed, People “Heartbroken” With Photos

Her unique look attracts a lot of attention, and, sadly, not all of it is positive.

Despite the backlash she experiences, she remains steadfast.

More attractive than before, said one of her fans.

Army Vet Breaks World Record With 99.9% Of Body Tattooed, People “Heartbroken” With Photos

Congrats on the victory!

She is an inspiration to us all, expressed another.

Id be heartbroken, one expressed.

Army Vet Breaks World Record With 99.9% Of Body Tattooed, People “Heartbroken” With Photos

Army Vet Breaks World Record With 99.9% Of Body Tattooed, People “Heartbroken” With Photos

Army Vet Breaks World Record With 99.9% Of Body Tattooed, People “Heartbroken” With Photos

Army Vet Breaks World Record With 99.9% Of Body Tattooed, People “Heartbroken” With Photos

Army Vet Breaks World Record With 99.9% Of Body Tattooed, People “Heartbroken” With Photos

Army Vet Breaks World Record With 99.9% Of Body Tattooed, People “Heartbroken” With Photos

Army Vet Breaks World Record With 99.9% Of Body Tattooed, People “Heartbroken” With Photos

Army Vet Breaks World Record With 99.9% Of Body Tattooed, People “Heartbroken” With Photos

Army Vet Breaks World Record With 99.9% Of Body Tattooed, People “Heartbroken” With Photos

Army Vet Breaks World Record With 99.9% Of Body Tattooed, People “Heartbroken” With Photos

Army Vet Breaks World Record With 99.9% Of Body Tattooed, People “Heartbroken” With Photos