The Secret of the Shadow: The Power of Owning Your Story

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Secret SHADOW OF THE

The Power of Owning Your Whole Story

DEBBIE FORD

To my dear second father, Howard J. Fuerst, M.D. What a tremendous gift I received when you came into my life. Thank you for all the care, love, and grace that you brought to my family, the world, and me. Know that you are deeply missed.

Contents

Chapter 1 YOU AND YOUR STORY 1 Chapter 2 YOUR UNIQUE RECIPE 25 Chapter 3 EXPLORING THE GREAT AND MYSTERIOUS STORY OF YOU 41 Chapter 4 WHY YOU HOLD ON TO YOUR STORY 63 Chapter 5 RECLAIMING YOUR POWER 81

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Chapter 6 THE POWER OF PROCESS 101 Chapter 7 MAKING PEACE WITH YOUR STORY 127 Chapter 8 FINDING YOUR UNIQUE SPECIALTY 153 Chapter 9 LIVING OUTSIDE YOUR STORY 179 Chapter 10 THE SECRET OF THE SHADOW 197 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS 219

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Chapter 1