A brilliantly written personal journey in which Jodie Patterson bares her soul allowing the reader to feel her pain, hurt, joy, love, humor, sadness ... the depth of her spirit and psyche. A raw portrayal of the complexity of life’s journey as a female, wife, mother, and protector of her children. She enlightens us of the travails of understanding sexuality and transgender issues through her experiences with herself and her son. A poignant story of family. Jodie is a skilked writer. A must read. I loved it. I look forward to more books by this extraordinary storyteller.