To my family, who supported me through this endeavour, and many others. Most of all, thanks to my parents and older sibling, who were key advisors and editors for this project. It would likely never have been finished without them.


    To my friends, who lightened the hard times and listened to me talk their ear off about “ideas for my story.” Those ideas came to life!


    To @Byzantiuum, who made the excellent cover art on my very meager budget.


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    To the other artists in the trans community who shared their own artwork freely, giving us a voice and giving me inspiration to tell our own stories. In particular, Crystal Frasier, the first transgender writer I ever encountered and still an example to me.


    And, last and least, to Dr. Kenneth Zucker, my angry muse, whose coercive, dehumanizing treatment of me and any number of other transgender children animated both this story and my career. No one should have to prove themselves worthy of healthcare, especially not to people who hate them. But, if they do, they should write a book about it.