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A gripping first hand account of one person's struggle with addiction.

I remember reading "The Most Dangerous Game" in middle school. By then, Stephen King had numbed me a bit. None the less, the tale was a very tasty morsel. Content Below Courtesy enotes: Jay Gilbert, Ph.D. The Most Dangerous Game Summary The Most Dangerous Game is a short story penned by Richard Connell in 1924. The narrative follows Sanger Rainsford, a skilled hunter from New York, who becomes stranded on a remote Caribbean island after a shipwreck. On the island, he encounte

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy has been quite helpful for me personally. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has proven to be extremely helpful in various contexts, including mood. Developed by Aaron Beck, MD., over half a century ago, CBT may sound complicated, but it’s straightforward. Essentially, we can help shape and influence how we feel, and subsequently, how we act as part of our health journey. The Behavior Chain can help illuminate this concept further. This effective

The utterance of the words Transactional Analysis conjures images of a pale scientist in some dark lab. The concept is user friendly though. Just think PAC without the MAN. PAC is an acronym that stands for parent, adult, and child. The PAC acronym is a very important concept to know for understanding what Transactional Analysis is all about. Eric Berne, M.D., is the founder of Transactional Analysis, and he likely integrated other resources from others, including Sigmund Fre

"Of Mice and Men" is a beautiful story of friendship set to unwavering love and tragedy.

The Cask of Amontillado is a twisted tale of revenge. Brilliant writing in my mind. The doomed genius. Edgar Allan Poe. The National Portrait Gallery. Edgar Allan Poe, America’s Doomed Genius.

Artwork by Rhonda Waddles. The Hero, the Scapegoat, and the Lost Child are classic examples of dysfunctional family roles. In my own family, I talk about this dynamic in Chapter 19 of my book "Memoir of a Broken Child." Audiobook Sample 5 Types of Children from Toxic Families

The Shining was my first venture into the land of Stephen King. I haven't been the same since. I vividly remember the hair on the back of my neck red zoning me to impending danger of mere shrubbery. Wikipedia The Shining (novel) "Jack Torrance, an aspiring writer, is hired as the winter caretaker at the Overlook Hotel, an isolated resort hotel in the Colorado Rockies. Jack is a recovering alcoholic with anger issues, which previously caused him to accidentally break his son D

Recommended reading applying Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. "Mind Over Mood" may be used to help apply CBT techniques.

I wouldn't say that I'm a highly effective person. Whatever that means. My personal favorite is Habit 5: Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood. I think we all want to feel heard and understood. The Seven Habits Be Proactive: Taking responsibility for one's life and choices. Begin with the End in Mind: Defining a clear vision for the future and basing current actions on that ultimate goal. Put First Things First: Prioritizing and executing the most important goals, r

The Bill of Assertive Rights comes from assertiveness training book, "When I Say No, I Feel Guilty" by Manuel J. Smith. Revolution Learning and Development Ltd The Bill of Assertive Rights Bill of Assertive Rights The ‘Bill of Assertive Rights’ in "When I Say No, I Feel Guilty" reads as follows: You have the right to judge your own behaviour, thoughts, and emotions, and to take the responsibility for their initiation and consequences upon yourself. You have the right to o

Larry Claxton Flynt Jr. (1942–2021). Larry Flynt and Hustler is a media empire that is known to most people across the globe. However one feels about said empire may be a different story. Larry Flynt The Free Speech Center Middle Tennessee State University

First published in 1964, Games People Play is a best selling book by psychiatrist Eric Berne. The book introduced Berne's theory of Transactional Analysis to the general public. Games People Play talks about the unspoken "games" played in social interactions. Transactional Analysis Eric Berne

This book inspired us to learn more about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. One premise of CBT is that a persons mood is influenced by their thoughts. Feeling Good by David D. Burns Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

I read the articles naturally. Hugh Hefner and Playboy is a media empire that is known to most people across the globe. However one feels about said empire may be a different story. Biography.com Hugh Hefner

Charles Bukowski isn't a saint. "Notes of a Dirty Old Man" is a compilation of Charles Bukowski's underground articles from his column "Notes of a Dirty Old Man." Not for the faint of heart Totally uncensored and raw Medium Book Review: Notes of a Dirty Old Man by Charles Bukowski

Underground of the Inspired. Welcome to Underground of the Inspired. The Home of Empathy and Kindness. Its all about being artistic, creative and imaginative! Words and poetry have the ability to spark the imagination and give meaning to our lives through its symbolism and influential expressions. Classic poetry with great readings from the works of Christina Rossetti, Sara Teasdale, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, and many others, hopefully you'll find something here that you e