Acknowledgements

Firstly, I would like to thank Michelle, a wonderful psychologist and an even better woman. Without you, I never could have made it through such a terrible time in my young life.

I would also like to thank my Granddad John, who instilled in me a most devout passion for writing. You have been an inspiration to me since I was a child and I will never forget all your encouragement and all your teachings about our shared craft of writing.

Furthermore, I was blessed to have been taught by three very special teachers throughout my education. Thank you to Mr. Enright, Ms. Dunne, and Ms. Traynor-Byrne. All of you saw potential in me when I don’t think I truly saw it in myself. Whatever flair for writing I had before, it was because of you that I was brought to a standard of actually being able to publish this book. Thank you for believing in me. Finally, I would like to thank John Mooney, who took a chance on me and on my little story.