Big Chicas Don't Cry(105)

To my mom, Rosa; sister, Yolanda; sisters-in-law, Susana and Annie; mother-in-law, Lupe; and all my aunties and cousins, you teach me every day what it means to be a strong, independent Latina who isn’t afraid to do things on her own but also knows she can ask for help if she needs it. Thank you for being excited about this book, even though you were a little nervous about what and who I was writing about. I love that you are my family.

And, finally, thank you to my husband, Patrick, and my kids. I couldn’t have done this without you. I wouldn’t ever want to. I love you all.