To my family, who supports me in everything I do. Naga, the best dog in the world, who stayed up with me through every single late night. And my husband, Gene, whose contribution to this book is immeasurable. Thank you for reading a million drafts and always taking the time to listen to me talk out story ideas. I love you.

And finally to you, the reader: Thank you for taking this journey with me.

RESOURCES

Child Abuse

Childhelp

Phone: 480-922-8212

National hotline (available 24/7): 1-800-422-4453

http://www.childhelp.org/

Organizations related to child welfare, including a list of child abuse reporting numbers by state and a list of toll-free crisis hotline numbers: https://www.childwelfare.gov/organizations/

Survivors

Adult Survivors of Child Abuse

Phone: 415-928-4576

Email: [email protected]

http://www.ascasupport.org/

Adult Children of Alcoholics/Dysfunctional Families

Phone: 310-534-1815

[email protected]

https://www.adultchildren.org/

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-8255

https://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Photograph by Anna Shih

Sarah Lyu grew up outside of Atlanta, Georgia, and graduated from the University of Pennsylvania. She currenty resides in Birmingham, Alabama, with her family. She loves a good hike but can often be found with a book on her lap and sweet tea in hand. The Best Lies is her first book. You can visit her at sarahlyu.com.

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