I acknowledge that I crossed a line into appropriation of other cultures in this book. If I have negatively impacted your life through my writing or creations, please accept my deepest apologies.

I am now committed to anti-racist practice and paying reparations to BIPOC in my community through monthly donations to BIPOC-led organizations and mutual aid efforts including NAYA PDX, Equitable Giving Circle, National Bailout and others. If you have any feedback or have an organization or people you’d like me to support, please email me. I am always looking for opportunities to learn from and support Black, Indigenous, People of Color.