Hannah A (@blackblackblackblack)

I have loved Thursday for over 20 years and opening the book was like hearing the voice of an old friend. Just totally surreal and amazing. Geoff Rickly has been an amazing inspiration and role model for me and this book moved me and touched me in a way I honestly wasn’t prepared for or had anticipated and that to me is just so wonderful and amazing— lt’s so honest and raw. It really is Geoff and its the soul of Thursday the band in an entirely new medium of expression. Geoff’s words are so impactful and the direct correlation between his lyrics is mind blowing- there are passages in there that I read and it’s just like ‘holy shit this is the total heart and soul of Geoff Rickly, of Thursday, and their music in one complete package’— I’ve been waiting 20 years for this and I never knew. Every person deserves redemption and is worthy of respect and dignity as a human being. This book radiates strength. I found solace in this book; I felt a part of me heal along as if I was one of the characters in the book. I found renewed hope and inspiration. Thank you so much for being a part of and sharing something so special. Not just with SWIM but for Anti-Matter-- this makes a difference. The world needs to have a light shone on these issues.