Special Thanks

A very special thank you to the following people who have helped me throughout my journey... 

Jay.13 - For helping me edit, understanding me, giving me the occasional hard truths,  essentially holding my hand through some very difficult times, for loving me through my faults and also for trusting me to be a listening ear for him. Additionally, being one of the best friends I could ever ask for.

Spaz - For developing an amazing community of neurodiverse people, for being welcoming to all, and for trusting me to help mentor and lead. For loving and trusting me enough to express some of his struggles. He has proven to me time and time again what a role model looks like. He has truly saved me in many ways and I could never reciprocate enough, despite my attempts.

Shoost - For loving me enough to set me straight when I need it and keeping myself in check. For listening to some of my deepest thoughts, fears and helping me manage them, even when the topic wasn't the easiest for him to talk about. For trusting me with his feelings on occasion and opening up to me so I could help him. And for showing me what a good leader looks and acts like.

All 3 of the above really amazing people I consider my brothers. They definitely give me plenty of hell, but I know it is out of love. They are also all fantastic examples of what great parenting looks like and have helped me in understanding my sons in ways that I could never understand without their help.

Lilo - For being the most Chaotic person I know. One I can rely on for good advice, to answer my "AITA" questions, for teaching me more than I could ever expect from one person on LGBTQIA+ information, and for trusting me with some very sensitive things in their own life. And hopefully for not being mad about this set of sticky love words.

Tentecools - For making me smile on many occasions, for silly dad jokes, for the dark humor, and for not being too hard on me when I fuck up. For teaching me to not take things too seriously, and that sometimes relaxing is the best way to make things happen.

KatieBug - My Middle School partner in crime. We have gone through some of the most confusing things together. We have laughed, cried, vented, and celebrated all the weird things that can happen in middle school. I really appreciate her outlook on things as it is typically one of positivity, and that is always welcome when things seem hard.

B - For always being there for me when I needed it most. For giving me his perspective on certain situations, and for teaching me things about myself that I really never knew. He is truly a wonderful human that I am blessed to know.

Muse - For being that steady, calm voice when anxiety has me rattled. For showing understanding and care for so many people and being a great role model on helping other people.

Moose - For making me laugh at your silly antics, for allowing me to be there for him in some dark times, for listening when I am ranting about things, and for being easy going. He is a great example of what acceptance looks like.

Rachael - For allowing me into some of the most intimate parts of her life. For teaching me about SO many things that I didn't know. For making me laugh, for letting me "mom" her constantly, and for being understanding when I inadvertently made a mistake.

Ella - Being a great friend, for being there for me, for recognizing and meeting my level of sass, and for letting me be there for her when her trust was brutally destroyed by so many. 

Cajun - Being a fantastic human, for reminding me that we make mistakes and that it is ok as long as we do our best to fix them, learn from them and grow from them. For being open and honest about his struggles, trusting me with sensitive subjects, and for allowing me to give him shit at will.

Kacey - For being thoughtful and understanding. For showing me that setting boundaries and sticking to them is powerful. For laughing with me, for sharing some of our younger memories together, and for answering my questions with no judgement.

Pocket - For being one of the coolest people I know, being able to have some of the most interesting conversations with, for opening their blanket fort to whomever may need a place of solace, for the deep discussions and for being a person I can rely on for information and feedback.

Nate - For having a plethora of information, for allowing the gentle teasing about their internet, for being willing to talk and listen to anyone who needs an ear and for always have a strong, yet calm and soothing presence. I love how he is accepting of anyone, regardless of the differences they may have.

My family - Without whom I would not be the person that I am today. My sons for teaching me so many things. My husband for dealing with me every day and managing to not lose his shit in the process.