The Bungalow
by Ckrista Mari Once I was a being on a boat, lost in a sea of isolation. Tumultuous waves crashed against the creaking, withering wood that made up the …
5 Tips for Dealing with Chronic Pain
by Alan E. Smith Pain can be low, pounding, never-seems-to-go-away pain or stabbing, piercing, want-to-scream-at-the-top-of-my-lungs pain. There are as many …
Choosing the Right Addiction Treatment Center for Your Needs
by Steven J. Runyan Addiction is a complex and challenging condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Recovery is not a one-size-fits-all process, …
Bob Rich’s Self-Therapy Guide: Flow
In this series, Dr. Bob Rich teaches you how to leave behind depression, anxiety, and other forms of suffering all too common in our crazy world. Recovering …
Soothing Solutions: 5 Techniques To Sleep Better And Stress Less
by Cassie Kalbah We can go for days without Wi-Fi, but one rough night of sleep? That can turn a normal person into a cranky couch creature. The next day …
Sobriety Is Not the End of Fun, It Is the Beginning
Guest Blog For many people considering sobriety, a common fear arises: Will my life get boring? This concern often comes from how deeply alcohol and drugs are …
Purple Party for Farewell with a Grin
by Dr. Bob Rich The opening chapter of my 20th book The Hole in Your Life: Grief and Bereavement, introduces you to Natalie, my daughter who died in December …
The Secret to Feeling Love and Stop Confusing it with Attachment
by Ina Backbier When someone used to say “I love you,” sometimes I’d feel a quick dopamine hit. But most often? I’d feel flat, disconnected, even …
Upper Peninsula Ready for Return of the Train Whistle
The scenic and historic Upper Peninsula of Michigan was once accessible by train. But since the 1970s, visitors and residents have mostly been dependent on …
Sixteen Years Later: How Creativity Helped Me Rebuild After Suicide Loss
by Lori Snelling I didn’t expect the sixteenth anniversary to hit so hard. Grief isn’t linear—we say that often—but sometimes it circles back like a …
Bob Rich’s Self-Therapy Guide: 3 Powerful Uplifting Ways – Gratitude, Understanding, Tolerance
In this series, Dr. Bob Rich teaches you how to leave behind depression, anxiety, and other forms of suffering all too common in our crazy world. Recovering …
How Faith Supports Good Mental Health
Guest Blog Today, more people are talking about the importance of mental health—and that’s a good thing. As stress, anxiety, and depression become more …
Circle of Violence: A Family Drama (1986)
The social and psychological issues of a broken home often include abuse and anger directed at loved ones. The TV movie Circle of Violence (1986) presents the …
When Food Choices Become a Family Battleground
by Anand Mehta, LMFT How to Navigate Conflicts with Compassion and Respect Food is more than just fuel, it’s tied to identity, culture, love, and control. …
Idealists in ‘The White Lotus’ and Beyond
by Jodi Nathanson Season 3 of The White Lotus, set in Thailand, left many viewers shocked. As a devoted fan of the series and a High School English Teacher, …
Sue Harrison Sets Out on Her Summer 2025 Book Tour
Author Sue Harrison of Pickford, Michigan, has started her summer tour of literary events with the Pickford Community Library as the first venue where she …
Bob Rich’s Self-Therapy Guide: The Secret Good of Mitzvah
In this series, Dr. Bob Rich teaches you how to leave behind depression, anxiety, and other forms of suffering all too common in our crazy world. Recovering …
UPPAA Spring Conference for 2025 in Marquette on May 17
The Upper Peninsula Publishers and Authors Association (UPPAA) is all set for holding its Spring 2025 Conference on May 17 at 9 a.m. in Marquette, Michigan. …
Incident at Crestridge (1981)
Incident at Crestridge is a little-known gem of a TV movie from the early 1980s with a moving story and an inspiring protagonist, a caring woman who stands up …
Rehab Alone Not Enough, Says Santa Monica Pill Addiction Therapist
Guest Blog Pill addiction can take a heavy toll on an individual’s life, affecting not just the body but the mind and relationships. Whether it’s …
Ann Dallman on Her New Book in the Cady Whirlwind Thunder Series
Ann Dallman had a brief Q&A with RTS when her second book Cady and the Birchbark Box was published by the Modern History Press in 2022. Now her new book …
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