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Out-of-Body and Baptisms

Chapter 11 – Out of Body and Baptisms

By Michael Paul | Apr 30, 2021

Note – This post discusses an out-of-body experience and Baptisms in the Holy Spirit. These stories are 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. Since the first nightmare in October […]

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Dark Nights - Nightmare

Chapter 10 – Dark Nights – Part 3

By Michael Paul | Apr 22, 2021

Note – This post discusses nightmares 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 the book arrived, I avoided reading it for some time. I was afraid. Reading a […]

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Independent Publishing

Chapter 6 – How do I Self-Publish my Indie Book?

By Michael Paul | Apr 21, 2021

Having decided to self-publish my indie book Cornerstone: The King, I planned to draft a detailed marketing plan when I returned to Raleigh in mid-February. However, during the drive, I felt called to write my mental health story first while the events and emotions were still fresh in my mind. I reviewed my journal and […]

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Dark Nights Part 2

Chapter 9 – Dark Nights – Part 2

By Michael Paul | Apr 16, 2021

Note – This post discusses suicidal ideation 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 didn’t share my experience at the office, but I carried on with work as […]

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Dark Night

Chapter 8 – Dark Nights – Part 1

By Michael Paul | Apr 9, 2021

Note – This post discusses suicidal ideation 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. May started out favorably. I visited family. I traveled to the Lake Lure area. Around […]

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Knife Attack

Chapter 7 – Knife Attack

By Michael Paul | Apr 2, 2021

Note – This post discusses a knife 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. From March until June 2019, I wandered through varying degrees of consciousness. The anti-depressant […]

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Gardening and Tai Chi

Chapter 6 – Gardening and Tai Chi

By Michael Paul | Mar 26, 2021

Note – This post discusses gardening and tai chi 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. During my walks around the work parking lot at lunch, I sometimes spoke […]

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Cornerstone

By Michael Paul | Mar 19, 2021

Cornerstone Article Cornerstone: The King is a historical fiction and fantasy novel written by American author Michael Paul. The story primarily follows a carpenter named Jeremiah as he comes of age in the Kingdom of Witen between 1192-1998. The plot is told from third-person viewpoints of three different characters. Pitched as Lord of the Rings […]

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Therapy and Medicine

Chapter 5 –Therapy and Medicine

By Michael Paul | Mar 19, 2021

Note – This post discusses therapy and medicine 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 saw my primary care doctor in early March 2019, and she prescribed me […]

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Panic Attack

Chapter 4 – Panic Attack and Emergency Room

By Michael Paul | Mar 12, 2021

Note – This post discusses a panic attack and emergency room visit 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 slashing stomach pains flared occasionally, but the acute pain […]

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