These pieces span much time and are the product of much individual generosity, whether from editors inviting me to write for their publication or those who found themselves, often unwi(ll)ttingly part of my story. Some people I would like to thank for this include Jennifer Baumgardner, for taking such chances on me at the Feminist Press; Kathleen Black, for her unending support and emotional generosity; Lynnee Breedlove, Nancy Jean Burkholder, Jody Caravaglia, Carina, Sadie Crabtree, Anu Cze, my beloved agent Lindsay Edgecombe. Lauren Rosemary Hook, for her vision; Alyea Canada, for her thoughtfulness; and others at the Feminist Press including Jamia Wilson, Jisu Kim, and Suki Boynton. Dave Eggers, Geyl Forcewind, Jack Gallant, Richard Hanson, Jeff Jones, Rocco Kayiatos, Kelly Kegger, Jennifer Maerz. Eileen Myles, for their existence; Peter Pizzi, Leo Plass, Johnny Ray, Itzy Rothstein, Julia Serano, Sister Spit, Becky Slane, Marya Taylor, Tracie Thomas, Tobi Vail, Ren Volpe, Sean Uyehara, and Sarah Fran Wisby. CEC Artslink, the Creative Work Fund, Ali Liebegott, Emily McCombs, Maggie Nelson, Beth Pickens, and Tin House. And to Dashiell Lippman, who makes everything possible with her most elegant love.