Finally, I wish to thank my daughters for having such big, amazing personalities and letting me write about them. I learned what all-consuming, unconditional love is when you came into my life. Since 1999, my heart has lived on the outside of my body. Since 2005, that joy, fear, and suspense has been doubled. I hope if you choose to become mothers, your children might give you half the joy you’ve gifted to me. Maybe then you’ll understand why I look at you the way I do.
E, thanks for working on this with me, Taterbug. You are going to blow me out of the water someday very soon.
And to my little man: You are perfection. You are tied as one of the three best things I’ve ever done. It brings me so much joy that you’ll never know what life was like before our dreams came true, and I’m so thankful that, thanks to my fans, I work from home so I can spend as much time with you as I possibly can, because I wouldn’t want it any other way.
So much love to my readers! You’ve made the impossible possible for my family and me. A lost, small-town girl became a #1
Additional Resources
If you or someone you care about has been a victim of sexual violence, consider visiting rainn.org to learn more about resources that are available to you. RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network) is the nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization and was named on of “America’s Best Charities” by Worth magazine. RAINN created and operates the National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE and online.rainn.org) in partnership with more than 1,100 local rape crisis centers across the country and operates the DoD Safe Helpline for the Department of Defense. RAINN also carries out programs to prevent sexual violence, help victims and ensure that rapists are brought to justice.
You can also donate online at rainn.org/donate/ways-to-give.
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