​I want to share my deepest gratitude for the people who walked beside me on this journey:

​Linda and Jay (H.O.P.E. Beyond The Badge Podcast): To put it simply, I wouldn’t be here without you. After years of suffering in silence, your voices were the first to tell me I wasn’t “crazy.” You helped me see that my pain was a natural response to what I’d survived. You gave me a lifeline when I felt most alone and showed me that hope is always within reach.

​My Closest Friends and Family: Thank you for staying by my side through it all. Knowing you’re only a phone call away has given me more strength than you know.

My Mental Health Providers: Thank you for your kindness and professional guidance. I am so grateful for the tools you gave me to reach the place of healing I’m in today.

My friend, Dragonfly: Thank you for being a constant source of light and encouragement. Just like your namesake, you taught me how to embrace change and find the new perspectives I needed to let go of what was holding me back. You’ve been a beautiful reminder that transformation is always possible, and that I never have to walk this path alone.