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Why Am I Always on Edge? Understanding Hypervigilance as a Survival Strategy

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Introduction

In my books, I explore the intersection of lived experience and psychological insight — drawing from trauma research, psychotherapy, and personal transformation. These articles aim to expand on those themes with clarity, compassion, and real-world applicability. While they do not replace therapy, I hope they offer support and validation to anyone navigating mental health or emotional recovery.

A New Chapter Begins: Tell Me I Am Not Invisible Now Taking Shape!

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I’m honored to share that my newest memoir,
Tell Me I Am Not Invisible: A Memoir of Love, Loss, and Learning to Live Again,
is now unfolding live on my website.

The book is told in two parts.
Part I is the story of becoming — a journey of emerging from emotional deprivation and shame to discover love, creativity, and purpose.
Part II, still being finalized, will explore the heartbreak of loss, trauma, and the long road to healing.

Review of "What Really Matters" - Addendum to Introduction

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The book contains love poems inspired by special people in the author's life. It explores the pain of losing a loved one and the author's realization that love is the most valuable thing. The author reflects on the importance of love and relationships, especially after experiencing loss and tragedy. The book also includes poems about feeling lost and the author's Christian beliefs without mentioning the loss of those beliefs. Ultimately, the author seeks to make sense of life through his writing.

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Summary of Introductory Chapter to "What Really Matters"

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Bruce Whealton is republishing a collection of poems after the death of his friend Thomas Childs, who wrote the introduction. The introduction reflects on their shared passion for poetry and the trials they have faced. The poems in the collection touch on themes of love, loss, and personal struggles. Thomas praises Bruce for channeling his pain into his poetry. The collection is a tribute to their friendship and the impact of Bruce's writing. 

I treasure these words from Thomas: