Feeling drawn to Islam, but my tattoos hold me back

As-salamu alaykum everyone. I’m really needing some guidance here. So, I’ve been exploring Islam these past few weeks, and honestly, it’s been touching my heart in ways I never expected. Whenever I think of Allah or read about the deen, I get this calming, warm feeling inside. Alhamdulillah, it’s beautiful. But then, I look at myself and get scared. The thing is, I’ve got five tattoos. I know tattoos are generally seen as haram, and I actually like them-they each hold a piece of my life story. I’m worried that if I go deeper into Islam, I’ll be judged or maybe I’m not even worthy in Allah’s eyes. Does having tattoos make someone less Muslim or hopeless? What do you all think about converts with tattoos? And what would Allah think of someone like me?