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ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

To Neale Donald Walsch: This book would not exist were it not for you, your mentoring, and your encouragement. Your work inspires me and our friendship warms my heart.

To Scott: Your dedication to this project has been inexhaustible. Thank you for reading the manuscript countless times, for allowing me to wake you in the middle of the night to rework a passage, and for always being you, my perfect companion.

To Rickey and Sage: The light and humor in our home is evident in the pages of this book. Thank you for your patience in dealing with a lack of groceries, a messy house, and my long hours of introspection.

To Mary and Dave Meehan, Tom and Marti Boling, and Jane Filmore: Your belief in me is unmatched. Your parental love and support gave me the courage to share this story.

To Drew, Laura, Lucas, Wendee, Grandma, Yvonne, Jaime, Amy C., Jon, Katie, Amy B., Laurie—all of my family members and friends: You have cheered me on, listened to me cry, helped me laugh, dissected details, read drafts, and always had my back. My life is made better by you, as is this book.

To Jaye Schnell, Bob Hansen, Wayne Zade, and Carl Helfrich: You, my most treasured teachers, helped shape who I am today. Each of you in your own ways have instilled in me a love of learning, the ability and desire to help people, the enjoyment of writing, and the skill of expressing myself more efficiently. I hope you find your hearts and souls reflected within these pages.

To Jami Lynn Sands: Your invaluable advice and expertise will help ensure my message goes far.

To Bill Gladstone: Thank you for finding the right publisher at the right time to get this work out into the world. I am forever grateful for your efforts.

To Central Recovery Press—the entire editing, design, and marketing team, and especially my editor, Eliza Tutellier: Thank you for believing in my story, and in my vision of hope and transformation. Your guidance has been invaluable.

And lastly, to Autoimmunity: Thank you for your gifts. I may not have chosen you, but I believe you and I are making the best of a difficult relationship.