In this life, we are challenged to embrace not only our achievements but also our adversities. From the moment I was born with myelomeningocele, a condition that shaped not only my body but also my worldview, I learned that the true journey of self-esteem is one of acceptance and empowerment.
My name is Anna Carolina Papanikolau Pereira, and this book is a personal testament to how I navigated the turbulent waters of self-discovery. I was born in São Paulo, a place where each breath was a tangible reminder of my own vulnerability and simultaneous strength. My family, from an early age, was a safe harbor of unconditional love and support, shaping my vision of how to face challenges with determination and gratitude.
From the early years of childhood to the transition into adolescence and adulthood, each chapter of this journey reveals not only the physical challenges I faced but also the emotional and spiritual discoveries that transformed me. I confronted curious glances and words of compassion and ignorance, learning to distinguish between ignorance and true empathy.
Throughout these pages, I share the moments of triumph and the challenges that forged my journey. From my first uncertain steps to moments of self-compassion and personal growth, each chapter reveals a part of my journey toward complete self-acceptance.
This book is more than a personal story; it is an invitation to explore the beauty and complexity of being human. I invite you to embark on this journey with me, where vulnerability transforms into strength and self-esteem becomes a celebration of our uniqueness.
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Wings of Overcoming: My Truth
Non-FictionI was born with spina bifida, a diagnosis received while still in my mother's womb. From the very beginning, my life has been marked by challenges and triumphs. This book is an intimate and powerful account of my journey, an exploration of the exper...
