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Chapter 20 – Love

By Michael Paul | Jul 1, 2021

Note – This post about love discusses a part of my mental health story from 2018 to 2020 and may trigger unwanted thoughts or emotions in those that have suffered traumas. This post is part of a story told chronologically. Before writing this story, I reviewed my journal entries, therapy notes, and doctor notes. Tears […]

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Chapter 19 – Prayer – Part Three

By Michael Paul | Jun 25, 2021

Note – This post discusses prayer as part of my mental health story from 2018 to 2020 and may trigger unwanted thoughts or emotions in those that have suffered traumas. This post is part of a story told chronologically. Though the nightmares started in October 2018, my stomach pains began in March 2018. These pains […]

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Prayer

Chapter 18 – Prayer – Part Two

By Michael Paul | Jun 18, 2021

Note – This post discusses prayer as part of my mental health story from 2018 to 2020 and may trigger unwanted thoughts or emotions in those that have suffered traumas. This post is part of a story told chronologically. When I returned to Raleigh in early January 2020, I had problems adjusting to the new […]

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Prayer

Chapter 17 – Prayer – Part One

By Michael Paul | Jun 11, 2021

Note – This post discusses prayer as part of my mental health story from 2018 to 2020 and may trigger unwanted thoughts or emotions in those that have suffered traumas. This post is part of a story told chronologically. I went to Mass regularly for most of my life, yet I didn’t stay until the […]

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Chapter 16 – Military

By Michael Paul | Jun 4, 2021

Note – This post discusses the military as part of my mental health story from 2018 to 2020 and may trigger unwanted thoughts or emotions in those that have suffered traumas. This post is part of a story told chronologically. The evil thoughts that had lessened over the summer intruded once again in different forms […]

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Panic Attack

Chapter 15 – Fall — Part Two

By Michael Paul | May 28, 2021

Note – This post discusses a panic attack as part of my mental health story from 2018 to 2020 and may trigger unwanted thoughts or emotions in those that have suffered traumas. This post is part of a story told chronologically. I finished my work projects and drove to both factories to say farewell to […]

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Independent Publishing Chapter 7

Chapter 7 – How do I Self-Publish and Market my Indie Book?

By Michael Paul | May 21, 2021

Market Your Book Effectively Everything I’ve done thus far indicates I’m preparing for a longer-term author career and making decisions that suggest a wider distribution model. I’ve learned how to build a beautiful website that hopefully attracts people. I’ve studied search engine optimization through Yoast to help plan my blog post writing and website design. […]

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Fall - Part One

Chapter 14 – Fall — Part One

By Michael Paul | May 21, 2021

Note – This post discusses a funeral as part of my mental health story from 2018 to 2020 and may trigger unwanted thoughts or emotions in those that have suffered traumas. This post is part of a story told chronologically. The dream confirmed my decision to leave Caterpillar. As I planned to leave in March […]

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Chapter 13 – Dream

By Michael Paul | May 14, 2021

Note – This post discusses a dream as part of my mental health story from 2018 to 2020 and may trigger unwanted thoughts or emotions in those that have suffered traumas. This post is part of a story told chronologically. The first week back to work after Labor Day reminded me of the first day […]

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Chapter 12 – Summer

By Michael Paul | May 7, 2021

Note – This post discusses the summer of 2019 as part of my mental health story from 2018 to 2020 and may trigger unwanted thoughts or emotions in those that have suffered traumas. This post is part of a story told chronologically. The baptisms reinvigorated my desire for Christian healings. As a result, I found […]

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