Thank U

First, to Mom, thank you for tolerating all of the drama to which Julie and I subjected you. Garvin, thank you for being the only father I have ever known. Rissa, thank you for all of your encouragement and for being such an inspiration. Boo-Boo and Big Daddy (my g-parents), thank you for your unconditional love from Day 1, September 7, 1968. Julie, thank you for teaching me what a woman is made of and opening my eyes to the double standards to which I have adhered to in romantic relationships, for your counsel and for your labor of love to promote my healing. Mia, thank you for never judging me, for being so kind and full of love. I love you. Cindy, thank you for being my sister for over 30 years; Eric would be proud of us and our continued connection since 1975. Rest in peace, Eric, we love you. To my attorneys, Jennifer and Julie Moss, thank you for all of your help. Johnny Edwards, thank you for your true kindness; I will never forget you. And thanks to the "Augusta Chronicle", too. And to my son, Michael Elias Brown, my mission is to break the pattern of neglect and irresponsibility. Please forgive me; you are me and I am you.