I do not even know where to begin so I will just start with a general THANK YOU. There is no way to remember every possible name and individual that allowed this moment and this book to happen. So I want to thank those that have supported me, believed in me, prayed for me, and trusted me in writing this book. This is something that I could have never done by myself, and it took a village of people and support to get here. I am forever grateful for your dedication, love, and encouragement.
In life we make certain decisions that set us on a path that determines the rest of our time here on this earth. My life changed entirely when I simply said yes to doing a reality television show. I often wonder what would have happened if I’d said no. This book evolved from that no. This book is fictionalized from the fear and doubt that would have held me back from what I was ultimately destined to do. When I think about where I was six years ago and where I am now, I am incredibly grateful to be soaring from the mental cage I was trapped inside. I hope this book resonates with you and encourages you to take chances and live fearlessly and freely. Thank you to everyone and everything that inspired this book. I hope this leads you to find peace and Real Love, whatever that looks like in your life.
I want to of course thank God for guiding and ordering my steps as I stumbled across this thing called life. I may struggle with faith and question you at times but trusting and leaning on YOU has never led me astray.
Bryan. My dear, patient, kind, and overwhelmingly supportive husband. Thank you for your forever love and support.
Thank you, Alexa Martin. You are absolutely amazing, funny, and inspiring! This was not possible without you. I connected with you from the first time we spoke, as we share a love for so many of the same things in this world. I knew that you would understand and appreciate the vision, and you brought this book to life. I learned so much from you in this process and am grateful to call you a friend.
Thank you, Maryssa and Lauren: You changed my life forever.
Thank you, Hilary Teeman, Caroline Weishuhn, Anthony Mattero, Alex Rice, Ballantine Books, and Penguin Random House for taking a chance on me and believing in the vision of this story.