Dedications
With gratitude and love
To Great Aunty Dot.
You were never afraid to ask difficult questions and helped me find the joy of curiosity. In so many ways, Aunty Dot, this book is yours. I hope it shows how much you were (and still are) so greatly loved.
To Dr John Quill.
Your wisdom, wit, and wickedness are the inspiration for this book. You are so much more than you will ever know and are forever held dear in my heart.
To Sir Simon.
Your insight into the passion that monogamy by choice can bring has been a revelation. You are powerful beyond measure. Thank you for sharing this power with me.
To Matt.
Thank you for grounding my conflicts in humanity and humour and your never-ending supply of tantalising titles. You are a beautiful spiritual support and a source of magical motivation. Thank you for just being you.
To Zoran.
Your strength, bravery and kindness have helped me confront my many self-deceptions and focus on what truly matters. Your boundless optimism has been a bright guide in my search for an answer. I will be forever grateful.
To Terry.
Your open-heartedness, precious patience and compassionate questioning have given me great courage. It has helped transform this book from a regurgitation of research into a renewed faith in the possibility of deep human connection – this is an exquisite and generous gift.
Thank You All.
This book is also dedicated to my gorgeous girls. I hope this book may help you build relationships based on courage and compassion and ones that will allow your beautiful hearts to shine.