Be Unique: A Girl's Guide to Self-Awareness and Self-Acceptance

By Dr. Monica Moore

Have you ever felt alone, judged, or unworthy? You are not alone. Middle and high school are difficult times for most girls. You may be dealing with bullies, changes in your body, and confusing experiences with friends that can negatively affect your self-worth. But now it’s time to move past those feelings and embrace all that is dif

• Language: English
• Publisher: Purposely Created Publishing Group
• Release date: Apr 1, 2020
• ISBN: 9781644841952

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Monica Moore, MD

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BE UNIQUE

Published by Purposely Created Publishing Group™

Copyright © 2020 Monica Moore

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This book is dedicated to my strong, courageous, and devoted parents. Their unconditional and constant love and support have shaped me into the woman I am today.

I also dedicate this book to my beautiful, sincere, and compassionate daughter, who inspired me to write this book as a reminder for her to live a life without the need to seek approval, and to my amazing, caring, and thoughtful husband for all of his love and encouragement and for unselfishly being willing to go on this journey with me.

Table of Contents

Introduction

CHAPTER 1

I Am Confident

CHAPTER 2

I Am Not Defined by the Thoughts of Others

CHAPTER 3

My Past Does Not Control Me

CHAPTER 4

I Will Be the Best Version of Me

CHAPTER 5

My Squad Is the Real Deal

CHAPTER 6

I Will Effect Change

CHAPTER 7

I Have a Purpose

CHAPTER 8

I Will Dream BIG

CHAPTER 9

I Am Enough

CHAPTER 10

Important Takeaway Tips

Glossary

Thank You

About the Author

Introduction

Dr. Monica Moore. As those words were spoken into the microphone and I walked across the stage at my medical school graduation, a flood of emotions filled my mind. I felt a sense of pride, joy, and accomplishment. I had finally done it. I had achieved my highest accomplishment to date. All of the hard work, sacrifices, sweat, and tears had culminated with me fulfilling my dream of becoming the first doctor in my family. The tiny seed that had been planted in my mind in my tenth-grade anatomy class had been nurtured, protected, and prayed over and had sprung forth into this beautiful reality.

My parents instilled in me a strong work ethic early in my life. I was taught that nothing is simply given to you, but you must work for it. So work I did. In high school, I was a member of the National Beta Club and National Honor Society, was recognized as Who’s Who Among American High School Students, and graduated in the top of my high school class. I went on to attend Xavier University of Louisiana, where I excelled academically and graduated magna cum laude. My next stop was Atlanta, Georgia, where I attended Morehouse School of Medicine. There, I became involved in the community as a mentor to patients with sickle cell disease, conducted sickle cell disease research, and was the co-chair of the pediatric interest group, along with being involved in many other activities. I was elated when I matched my first choice in pediatrics at the Arnold Palmer Hospital for Women and Children residency program in Orlando, Florida. There, I thrived as a clinician and was recognized for my attention to detail, caring bedside manner, and willingness to help my fellow and junior residents. The program director asked me to stay on as chief resident, but I declined, choosing instead to move back to Georgia to be closer to my family.

For so many years, I had not been able to spend the quality time with my friends and family that I had become accustomed to when I was younger. Striving for excellence in education had come with a price. I sacrificed a lot of my time, and I missed out on many family events. One major event that I missed was standing at my best friend’s side when she got married. I also did not always take the opportunity to devote time and attention to dating and cultivating a meaningful relationship. That changed when I met my caring and loving husband. He taught me the importance of taking time for myself and for making time for the things that were most important in my life. He taught me to slow down and enjoy life more. He provides me with the balance I need. He is the reason for what I now consider the highest accomplishment in my life, the birth of my WHY, my beautiful daughter.

It was December 22, 2013, when we found out we were having a girl. We decided not to have a large gender-reveal party but instead a more intimate reveal with just my husband and my parents. That morning, we opened the box prepared by my college friend Gina, the only one besides the ultrasound tech who knew the gender of our unborn gift from God. My husband shouted,