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Author memoir about embracing imperfect beauty and empowerment. My true story is about overcoming adversity and being triumphant.

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Beauty and feeling beautiful

Beauty and feeling beautiful

Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart.-Kahlil Gibran

Feeling Beautiful!

To be beautiful means to be yourself. You need to accept yourself. -Thich Nhat Hanh

By being yourself, loving and accepting your authenticity, you are a joy to yourself and others.

My Book Table of Contents

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Dedication..........................................1

Acknowledgements..............................1

Introduction.........................................4

Chapter 1: A Shocking Birth....................................................6

Chapter 2: Occurrence, Repair, and Meaning behind Cleft Lip and Palate.................................... 9

Chapter 3: Gaining and Losing a Sister.................................................13

Chapter 4: Sweet Memories of my  father.....19

Chapter 5: A New Prosthetic Device and Improved Speech..............................................22

Chapter 6: My Parents’ Divorce and What Followed............................................24

Chapter 7: Alcohol and Parental Confusion..........................................32

Chapter 8: Coping with Bullying and Enjoying Other Loving Relationships.................................. 35

Chapter 9: Embarking on Higher Education..........................................41

Chapter 10: Happy to be a Professional Nurse but Dealing with Assault..................................... 45

Chapter 11: Acquiring Professional Experience and Personal Growth......................................... 46

Chapter 12: Stressful Family Communication.................................50

Chapter 13: Creating Connection and Support............................................ 52

Chapter 14: An Abusive Marriage........................................... 54

Chapter 15: Additional Opportunities, A Dream Come True, and Hallmark Surgery!...........................................57

Chapter 16: Evolution and Increased Self Awareness.........................................59

Chapter 17: Life as a Single Woman, Gaining Fortitude...........................................61

Chapter 18: Expanding Spirituality.........................................64

Chapter 19: My New Husband and New Adventures........................................65

Chapter 20: The Loss of My Mother and an Attitude Change.............................................68

Chapter 21: Butterflies and Joy....................................................70

Chapter 22: A Research Project and Fun with Horses............................................. 71

Chapter 23: A Move to California and Career Advancement................................... 73

Chapter 24: A Look into my Culture............................................. 74

Chapter 25: A New Prosthesis and a Beautiful, Imperfect Smile.................................................75

Chapter 26: Self-Actualization and Proclamation.....................................76

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