Mark Cropp, a young man from New Zealand, made a decision one night that would haunt him for years to come. While serving a two-year, three-month prison sentence for a failed drug deal, Mark and his brother drank homemade alcohol and, in a drunken stupor, decided to give Mark a face tattoo using DIY ink made from melted plastic utensils and toothpaste. The result? The word “Devast8” permanently etched across his jaw and lower face.
What started as a reckless night in prison turned into a lifelong challenge. After his release, Mark was determined to turn his life around. He wanted to support his wife and daughter, find a stable job, and become a respected member of society. But his face tattoo—not his criminal record—became the biggest obstacle to his fresh start.
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