I wrote this for the hundreds of thousands of survivors across California and around the world—those who endure, fight, and whose voices deserve to be heard. A special thank you to my mom whose unwavering support and belief in me have been my foundation through every chapter of this journey, as well as to my close family and friends. I am also deeply grateful to the UCSF Trauma Recovery Center, the San Francisco Fire Department/EMTs, EVAWI, and the nurses and doctors at Zuckerberg SFGH Emergency Room. 

 POSTMODERNVENUS.COM — 10 MARCH 2025