Recovering The SelfA Journal of Hope and Healing

Writing

Rules For Life – Some Days

by Ken La Salle Welcome back to my continuing series of Rules For Life. As writing has become my full-time career, I’ve utilized systems to help me do my job …

Authors on Friedreich’s Ataxia – Susan Allen Carter

by Michell Spoden Susan Allen Carter is a forty-year-old mental health counselor from the United States and is part of literacy project with Authors on …

Am I Looking at My Mom?

by Evelyn Horan When I stand before my bedroom full length mirror, instead of the slim, young girl I remember in my early twenties, I see a senior citizen …

Authors on Friedreich’s Ataxia – Sarah Allen

by Michell Spoden As part of the Authors on Friedreich’s Ataxia series, I share my correspondence with another author who is part of this literacy project. …

Am I Shrinking?

by Evelyn Horan The other day my husband took off his favorite jeans and walked into the room dressed in a sports pair of Docker Pants. I complimented him on …

Rules For Life – Isolation is Illusion

by Ken La Salle Welcome back to my continuing series of Rules For Life. This month, I’d like you to take a moment, stop whatever you’re doing, and take in …

Authors on Friedreich’s Ataxia – Rebecca Stant

by Michell Spoden In the second round of Authors on Friedreich’s Ataxia, I present my Q&A with Rebecca Stant, a 42-year-old Australian author, who is …

DUST NET by David Dvorkin

by Leonore Dvorkin The Future of Surveillance, Privacy, and Communication: Why Drones Are Just the Beginning This is a work of nonfiction, plus some …

The Story of Rudolph

by Evelyn Horan A man named Bob May, depressed and broken-hearted, stared out of his apartment window into the chilling December night. His 4-year-old …

Authors on Friedreich’s Ataxia – Jamie Leigh Hansen

by Michell Spoden Friedreich’s Ataxia is a rare genetic disease that we don’t hear about much in news or mainstream media. But it deeply affects those who …

Rules For Life – Beyond Boredom

by Ken La Salle Welcome back to my continuing series of Rules For Life. When I was a boy, I was highly susceptible to boredom. My eyes would gloss over at the …

Wedding Plans

by Nikolas Wong Giovanna was soon to be married to her fiancé, Charlie. I rarely saw them, which made saying ‘congratulations’ difficult; so I invited …

First Do No Harm

by Ken La Salle Welcome back to my continuing series of Rules For Life. If we’re going to establish some rules for life, rules that make life easier, that …

When Are We Too Old To Dream?

Though it may be too late for you to send presents, I thought I’d share with you that my birthday passed very recently. It happened on October 16th; I turned …

The Power of Healing Words Explored by Jewel Kats

“I personally don’t struggle with writing. It’s my biggest release,” said Jewel Kats, award-winning author of children’s books in her recent …

Book Trailer: Mountain Air by Holli Kenley

  Deep down inside, each of us knows what our truths are. It is forgivable to lose them… it is unforgivable not to reclaim them… Mountain Air: …

Special Living Magazine Features Jewel Kats

Award-winning LHP author Jewel Kats has been featured in the Fall 2013 issue of Special Living Magazine. Kats, who is the author of the award-winning …

Everything de’Olde is New

by Ken La Salle Last month, I wrote about finding the freedom to return to a part of your dream you had once loved but left behind. But what about having the …

My Side

It all started with My Side. Before then, all I wanted to do was become an actor. Writing was just this other thing that I goofed around with now and then. …

Writing The Story: My Interview With Joy Harjo

Guest Blogger:  Jekeva Phillips I have a confession to make: I happen to be an unfortunate member of the dead white guys book club. For eons—okay, well, not …

A Healthy Mind: 5 Reasons You Should Be Keeping a Journal

Guest Blogger: Harold Peterson A journal or diary isn’t just a place to keep your thoughts. Writing can provide you with an outlet for stress and other …

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