To MOMT’s earliest readers, the dear friends who I trusted with this story at its various stages: Allie Greenberg, Azita Ghanizada, Jonny Umansky, Julia Duffy, Randi Blick, and Sarah Prinze. Your encouragement meant the world to me during the writing process.
To Freddy Wexler for planting the seeds of this idea into my brain. You are such a talent.
Years ago, my friend sat me down and told me it was “tragic” that I had stopped writing. This truth woke something inside of me, and I haven’t stopped writing since. We need the right kind of cheerleaders in our life—those who will push us to be the most authentic version of ourselves. I’m lucky enough to be surrounded by the most wonderful friends and family. You all know who you are, and you know what you mean to me. And to Eugene Kim—from the bottom of my heart, thank you for calling me tragic that one time.
To the woman still reaching for her dreams despite all the obstacles in her way, this book is for you.