This special edition of Dreambent brings together the voices of our community of volunteers, tattoo artists, participants, and vendors; each offering their own stories, encouragement, and messages of hope. Woven together, these voices create a living testament to resilience and connection, honoring the spirit of HOPE;ink 2025, a semicolon tattoo event dedicated to suicide awareness. Like protons that are small yet essential, steady in their charge; we explore what it means to carry strength within, to show up for one another, and to remind ourselves that even the smallest presence can hold the power to keep us together.