My husband, Matty, to whom this book is dedicated, did all the housework and everything else for years so that I could write these stories in stolen hours before and after work, all while helping me see the best of myself. Thank you for sharing this life with me.

And finally, most urgently, to Madzie and Simon, two fierce, brilliant, passionate humans about to launch their own beautiful lives. This crazy world is lucky to have you, and so am I. All my love, forever.