·Derby will break you…then rebuild you into someone you didn’t know you could be.Whip Me Gently is the unofficial, unhinged gospel of roller derby life. The bruised knees, the chaotic drills, the emotional breakdowns in the bathroom, the euphoric victories, and the teammates who become your loud, sweaty, trauma-bonded family.This isn’t a rulebook.

·This isn’t a guide for polite athletes.

·This is a love letter to the misfits, the overthinkers, the late bloomers, the hyperfixated gremlins, the quiet powerhouses, the rage-fueled jammers, the soft-hearted blockers, the freshies who cry mid-drill, and the vets who cry pretending they “just have sweat in their eyes.”

·Inside these pages you’ll find:

·Derby truths no one tells you,

·Chaotic wisdom you definitely didn’t ask for,

·Stories that only make sense if you’ve worn skates,

·Quotes, sidebars, and spiritual revelations,

·And reminders that you are stronger, braver, and more unhinged than you think.

·If you’ve ever felt like you don’t belong anywhere else, welcome home.

·You belong here.

·Lace up. Tape up. Cry if you need to.This is derby: messy, sacred, feral, and real.And you’re a badass for being part of it.