Do you have a dark secret that's holding you back from loving yourself?
After multiple breakdowns while managing bi-polar disorder, four kids, and trying to keep up the visage she had created, Deirdre finally felt the world crashing down on her. The skeletons in her closet were on the attack, and if she didn't deal with her past, it was going to deal with her.
Sexual abuse, rape, and underage prostitution are only the beginning of Deirdre Maloney's story. She digs into her darkest secrets to release the relentless thoughts of not being good enough.
Unfold Me is a lesson on self-acceptance in the deepest way. Deirdre believes we must face the darkest parts of ourselves to be wholehearted. Walking through the fire of difficult emotions is the only way to move forward.
The unfolding of one woman who felt so much shame for the life she lead as a young adult will help you to connect with a side of yourself that will bring you home.
Deirdre Maloney is the founder of High Gate Racing, Canada's largest all female competitive cycling team. She raises money for their youth development program and advocates for women in sport. Also the co-founder of a women's support group in her own community, Deirdre believes in sharing our stories to cultivate more collective healing. Deirdre lives in Ontario, Canada, with her husband and children. Read more of her work at theunfoldingproject.com
Part 1: Fear
1. The Beginning......................3
2. Scarborough.......................17
3. Addicted.........................27
4. Escorting.........................37
5. What Is Love? .....................47
6. The Breakup ......................57
7. Prison Sentence....................67
8. Criminal University.................77
9. Catch and Release ..................87
Part 2: Shame
10. Fall from My Throne...............101
11. The Secret.......................107
12. A New Life ......................113
13. The Struggle Is Real................123
14. Fall Apart........................135
Part 3: Wholehearted
15. Collective Healing.................145
16. Courage.........................151
17. A Wholehearted Life ...............157
Acknowledgments ...........................163
About the Author. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
