A Jenison tattoo studio is using art and conversation to help support people struggling with addiction, grief and mental health during Mental Health Awareness Month.
Inside The Ink Society Tattoo Collective, owner Noize Pierce says the stories shared during appointments often run deeper than the ink itself. Pierce says his own struggles with addiction inspired him to create a different kind of tattoo shop — one where people feel safe, welcomed and heard.
“It’s my goal to make sure that people understand that it’s okay to be heard,” Pierce said…