To my dearest people,

Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for taking the time to read this book. This journey has been deeply personal, and I am beyond grateful that you've shared it with me.

I'll be honest-this book was born out of a place of darkness in my life. I was in a very bad mental state when I began writing this. My mind was a whirlwind of confusion, and the weight of it all felt too much to carry. But writing this became my safe haven. It was my escape, my way of confronting the feelings I couldn't express aloud.

The characters in this story-they weren't just figments of my imagination. They were parts of me. Flawed, broken, yet trying to find their way through the chaos, just like I was. They were the pieces of my heart laid bare, and their story helped me heal.

I want to take a moment to thank all of you who reached out, who showed concern when I wasn't in the best place. Your words, your kindness, and your support helped me more than you could ever know. Each reply, each note, was a reminder that I wasn't truly alone.

A very special thank you to one person in particular. To Ablazed_phoenix who, despite her own struggles, never once failed to comfort me. Your messages meant more to me than words can say. You were my angel during the storm, and I will forever be grateful for you. God bless you, and may you always find peace and happiness, just as you've given me.

I just wanna say, no matter how hard it may be, the one who seeks to find the light in any situation is bound to be repaid. Don't give up y'all.

To everyone who read this message or simply cared enough to read the book, I am eternally thankful. I hope this story resonated with you in some way, that you found a piece of yourself in these words. We all have our struggles, but, there is always hope-always a way to heal, to love, and to be loved.

Thank you again, and may God bless all of you. You're all in my heart.

With love and gratitude,
Sia 💌