Epigraph
“If you don’t heal what hurt you, you’ll bleed on people that didn’t cut you.” – unknown.
Dedication
Master Yoda – Your life lessons have shaped me into what I am today.
Momma Bear and Pappa Bear – thank you for pushing me over the edge. My backbone never felt stronger!
Zephyr Bilka – thanks for inspiring this book my Lil Siberian nephew!!!
To my awesome like Nick Jagger awesome friends – Reece (besties for life), Nekaysha, Kirthi, Demika, Rishta, Lianna, Cameron, Cera, Chhayal, Trine, Nicole, Deyuran, Shaheed,Aadil , Kimaya, Trinicia, Denika, Taarikaa,Sayuri, Jess, Daniella and so many more that I didn’t mention. I wouldn’t have had the courage to do this if I didn’t know what true friendship felt like. I owe this book to ya’ll. And thank you for always putting up with my lazy sarcastic ass! Thank you for being a steady stream of emotional support when I was low and depressed. Thank you for always being there. Love you guys!!!!!