In the ded­i­ca­tion of “If These Wings Could Fly,” the author express­es heart­felt sen­ti­ments towards sig­nif­i­cant indi­vid­u­als in their life. The ded­i­ca­tion is poignant and serves as a trib­ute to loved ones, as well as those affect­ed by domes­tic vio­lence.

The ded­i­ca­tion begins with a per­son­al note to the author’s younger broth­er, Jack­son, liken­ing him to a star for his abil­i­ty to illu­mi­nate their uni­verse and humor­ous­ly ref­er­enc­ing his tall stature. This metaphor encap­su­lates the warmth and admi­ra­tion the author feels for him, estab­lish­ing a sense of famil­ial love and sup­port.

Next, the author acknowl­edges Kayleigh and Katharyn, shar­ing their shared expe­ri­ences of con­fronting fears togeth­er, sym­bol­ized by their readi­ness to face the dark with flash­lights in hand. This imagery not only empha­sizes cama­raderie but also high­lights the impor­tance of friend­ship dur­ing chal­leng­ing times.

The ded­i­ca­tion cul­mi­nates in a poignant mes­sage direct­ed at sur­vivors of domes­tic vio­lence, rec­og­niz­ing their strug­gles and resilience. The author acknowl­edges that while the chap­ter may seem like an end­ing, it simul­ta­ne­ous­ly sig­ni­fies a new begin­ning, empow­er­ing those in dif­fi­cult sit­u­a­tions by affirm­ing that their jour­neys are ongo­ing and per­son­al.

Over­all, this ded­i­ca­tion blends per­son­al anec­dotes with broad­er themes of sup­port, resilience, and hope, set­ting the tone for the nar­ra­tive that fol­lows. It empha­sizes con­nec­tion to loved ones while also reach­ing out to a wider audi­ence, par­tic­u­lar­ly sur­vivors of domes­tic vio­lence, offer­ing sol­i­dar­i­ty and encour­age­ment.