The Hidden Part
Embracing Every Part of Ourselves as a Superpower
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CHAPTER ONE For a long time, I moved through life without truly seeing myself. Same routine every Monday through Friday. The alarm clock sounded, I hit snooze a few too many times, and eventually dragged myself into the bathroom. I’d brush my teeth, glance at the person in the mirror, then keep it moving before my own reflection had a chance to say, “Girl… really?” Maybe I avoided looking too long because I didn’t want to see the exhaustion pooling under my eyes or the weight in the slump of my shoulders. Missed opportunity, I guess. Maybe we’d catch up over the weekend. But not today — too much to do, gotta keep it movin! There was always somewhere else to be, some responsibility more urgent than facing the woman staring back at me. It’s not that I didn’t know who I was. I did. I just didn’t realize how much that constant routine was reshaping me — or how easily it could turn into a rut if I wasn’t careful. And honestly? Maybe I avoided eye contact because of the question waiting for me there: Who am I now? Chapter Two Life is funny! Time healed, and then came John Henry one of my brothers friends. He was older, charming, persistent. I liked him — but I was still very open to exploring my options. And apparently, I was committed to that idea because… well… he wasn’t the only one. Yes, I was a two-timing so in so dating both John and my real favorite, Asan. Don’t judge me. I was young, confused, and apparently committed to the idea of exploring. Asan was sweet and exciting. He had great energy about him — fun, gentle and, magnetic. One night, we decided to go grab a bite to eat at McDonald’s, guess who walked in unannounced? John. Oh. My. God. Hidden Note + Hidden Task Hidden Note Outgrowing people and patterns isn’t betrayal — it’s evolution. Hidden Task #2 — The Honesty Audit Where in your life are you still trying to prove yourself? What happens if you simply… stop?
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What happens when the woman everyone depends on finally stops pretending she is fine? In The Hidden Part: Embracing Every Part of Ourselves as a Superpower, Shawne Moné delivers a powerful memoir about womanhood, resilience, grief, faith, and the quiet journey toward wholeness. Through humor, heartbreak, and hard-earned wisdom, she explores what it means to grow up strong, survive loss, navigate marriage, endure miscarriage, carry family expectations, and still search for your true self beneath it all. This inspirational memoir speaks directly to women who feel exhausted from being the dependable one. From childhood shifts to adulthood burnout, Shawne shares deeply personal moments that reveal how strength can become survival and how softness becomes healing. Each chapter invites reflection, encouraging readers to examine their own hidden parts and rediscover the power within them. Blending personal growth, faith, emotional healing, and self-discovery, this book reminds you that wholeness is not about perfection. It is about presence. If you are ready to release performance, reclaim peace, and embrace every part of who you are, this book is your invitation. Step into your becoming.
About the Author
Shawne Moné is a natural-born listener, a confident truth-teller, and the kind of person people instinctively trust with their real story. Her writing blends humor, honesty, and grace — the kind that comes from living, falling, healing, and rising again. Born and raised in Maryland, Shawne has spent her life learning the lessons that don’t come with handbooks — love, loss, motherhood, faith, and the beautiful chaos of becoming whole. Her words remind readers that growth isn’t always pretty, but it’s always worth it. Through her debut memoir, The Hidden Part, Shawne invites readers to slow down, reflect, and rediscover the sacred power of their own becoming. Her hope is simple — that everyone who picks up her work feels a little less alone, a little more seen, and a lot more ready to shine. When she isn’t writing, you can find Shawne laughing with her family, and friends, chilling in quiet reflection, or on a plane in pursuit of some sun and sand — grateful for life and its lessons.