Imperfect Beauty; A unique life journey
Let's share our unique journey as older adults with having craniofacial difference. My true story is triumphant.
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Beauty and 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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