Acknowledgements

To janet for proof-reading, inspiration, belief and love.

My family for always giving me something to write about….

Dee and V, Jean and Rachael for true friendship and helping me deal with the shit, when it is too difficult to write it down.

Thank you to Weyni Mengesha for directing the play, and bringing words from paper to life. You are an extremely talented womyn!

A special thanks to the Kink family for being patient with the process. For believing in the work when all we had was hope.

Djanet Sears for being an inspiration and role model.

To all the community radio stations, colleges, universities and media who have supported my work.

Much love to Layne Coleman and all the staff at Theatre Passe Muraille for showing us what the show could be with a budget.

Angela Rebeiro for publishing the play and being extremely patient with me.