Once a Girl, Now a Woman

By Nikki Rowe

Have you ever travelled down a road that has been little explored? Have you been driven to tears by feelings of isolation, by the feeling that you are somehow different? Do you hunger for truth? You are not alone.

It is no coincidence that youve found this book, that youve picked it up, or that youre reading it now. You are here at the exact moment you were always meant to be. It is time you came to understand the beat of your own heart, the music in your soul, the peace in your mind, and the healing abilities of your precious body temple.

In her deeply inspirational work, Once a Girl, Now a Woman, author Nicolle Rowe taps into the deepest recesses of her soul and brings forth the truth and the wisdom youve been craving. By sharing some of her most intimate moments of growth on her journey to an eternal self, Nikki has found the entrance of a path leading past the ego and to the soul that only you may tread.

You can experience a conscious awakening and gain an understanding of yourself that only you can discover.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Balboa Press AU
• Release date: Jun 18, 2013
• ISBN: 9781452510415

Nikki Rowe

Nikki Rowe is an Australian born Author, raised in Qld, a mother of a young boy and a unique story that hasn’t been walked by many. She is a published Author, Artist and CRPS warrior. Turning her pain into power through creation and giving meaning for the chaos.

Book preview

Copyright © 2013 Nikki Rowe

All rights reserved. No part of this book may be used or reproduced by any means, graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or by any information storage retrieval system without the written permission of the publisher except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews.

Balboa Press books may be ordered through booksellers or by contacting:

Balboa Press

A Division of Hay House

1663 Liberty Drive

Bloomington, IN 47403

www.balboapress.com.au

1-[phone]

ISBN: 978-1-4525-1040-8 (sc)

ISBN: 978-1-4525-1041-5 (e)

Because of the dynamic nature of the Internet, any web addresses or links contained in this book may have changed since publication and may no longer be valid. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher, and the publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them.

The author of this book does not dispense medical advice or prescribe the use of any technique as a form of treatment for physical, emotional, or medical problems without the advice of a physician, either directly or indirectly. The intent of the author is only to offer information of a general nature to help you in your quest for emotional and spiritual well-being. In the event you use any of the information in this book for yourself, which is your constitutional right, the author and the publisher assume no responsibility for your actions.

Any people depicted in stock imagery provided by Thinkstock are models, and such images are being used for illustrative purposes only.

Certain stock imagery © Thinkstock.

Balboa Press rev. date: 06/12/2013

Contents

Preface

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Chapter 1 Recognise

Chapter 2 Understand

Chapter 3 Control

Chapter 4 Listen

Chapter 5 Cleanse

Chapter 6 Forgiveness

Chapter 7 Heal

Chapter 8 You and Yourself

Chapter 9 To the Future and Beyond

About the Author

To my love, my life my soul, my heart—Xavier,

my boisterous three-year-old.

Preface

Be yourself, understand yourself, accept yourself, and love yourself.

If you have picked up this book, it is no coincidence; you have come to find/create yourself.

This book is for all the beautiful souls in this world who have come to find themselves, create themselves, and live for themselves.

This is my journey, in which I am speaking my deepest thoughts and trusting that my readers will understand me.

If I can heal one soul through my words, then my job is done.

Peace. Love. Gratitude.

XO

Acknowledgements

Without my son, Xavier, this book would never have been

completed. Most ask, How did you do it? I respond with, How could I not learn a new way of life with such a courageous little soul to live for?

Thank you to my beautiful mother; many of us say we have the best mothers in the world, and I am definitely among them. Throughout my darkest nights and gloomiest days, she has helped me, encouraged me, and inspired me to continue on my journey. This woman has seen the darkest of days and still knows how to smile contagiously. Having such an inspiring woman support and love me unconditionally has given me the strength I needed.

To my dad (Scoot), you are truly a blessing in our little family’s lives. Thank you for your unconditional support and love of life, with an added big thank-you to my father in heaven for sending such a beautiful soul to complete what you couldn’t.

Last but not least, my brother—thank you for helping me realise my true potential. You broke me and helped raise me, and for this, I will always love you. You are a blessing in my life. We have a brother–sister bond that will continue to grow throughout our entire lives. I’m so proud of you.

Jessica Thehu—if you have met this lady, hold on to her tight. She is a one of the most enchanting ladies I know. She is my best friend, my soul sister.

My cherished friends and family are true beauties, and I am blessed to have them as a part of my life. My ladies got me through my days and nights—filling my heart with laughter and love and helping me believe in myself when the darkest nights were filling my world.

I also thank the people I loved and lost; they will always hold a place