You survived a childhood of mind-numbing pain and abject humiliation. You survived a childhood of utter terror and unimaginable horror.
Somehow, some way, you survived a childhood with me as your babysitter. Thankfully I’ve found a better outlet for my…creative spirit.
To Auston and Casey Dowling. I love you both.
To Debbie Splawn-Bunch, who wouldn’t let me title this book Extra Crispy Love.