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Summary

The webpage showcases a curated list of personal essays, articles on recovery, poetry, and longer stories written by the author, along with a feature on their favorite Medium writers.

Abstract

The author of the webpage welcomes readers to their profile, where they have compiled a selection of their most read or favorite pieces published on Medium. This collection includes personal narratives such as "My Marriage is on the Rocks" and "How I Failed to Teach My Eight-Year-Old Autistic Son About Empathy," which offer insights into the author's life experiences. Articles on recovery provide guidance and reflection, with titles like "Five Recovery Sayings to Live By" and "Bulletproof Your Recovery." For those who enjoy poetry, the author presents a range of poetic works, including "How the Caged Bird Got Her Voice" and "A Blizzard of Love." Additionally, readers interested in more in-depth stories can explore pieces like "The Evolution of the Mad Monks" and "A Snippet from My Memoir." The author also recommends other writers on Medium, inviting readers to discover "The Battered Bastards of Medium."

Opinions

  • The author values personal growth and reflection, as evidenced by pieces discussing their marriage, teaching empathy, and learning from their son's YouTube video.
  • There is an emphasis on the importance of recovery, suggesting the author has personal experience or a strong interest in the subject.
  • The inclusion of poetry indicates the author appreciates artistic expression and the nuances of language.
  • By sharing deeper stories, the author demonstrates a commitment to storytelling with substance and complexity.
  • The author is community-oriented, highlighting and promoting other writers on the platform, indicating a desire to foster a network of creators on Medium.

My Stories

Hi guys, welcome to my profile

The Last Bookstore in Los Angeles (photo by obliging patron)

These are my most read or favorite articles I’ve written on Medium:

  1. “My Marriage is on the Rocks”
  2. “How I Learned About PDA”
  3. “Be the Kind of Reader You Want Others to Be”
  4. “How I Failed to Teach My Eight-Year-Old Son About Empathy”
  5. “What I Learned About the Algorithm From My Son’s YouTube Video”

Articles on Recovery:

  1. “Five Recovery Sayings to Live By”
  2. “The Beautiful Lie”
  3. “Bulletproof Your Recovery”
  4. “Fight Temptation at the Root”
  5. “Portrait of a Dysfunctional Family”
  6. “Winning the Mind Game”

Or you might like some poetry:

  1. “Hop on the Bus, Gus”
  2. “How the Caged Bird Got Her Voice”
  3. “Collateral Damage”
  4. “A Poem is a Bee Hive”
  5. “My day, 2:43 p.m.”
  6. “A Blizzard of Love”

Of if you’re looking to for a longer story with depth:

  1. “The Evolution of the Mad Monks” (this is like a good NYT read)
  2. “Thirteen Insights on Neurodiversity from Richard Powers’ Bewilderment”
  3. “The Teacher who Lit My Fire”
  4. “What I Learned About the Algorithm From One of my Son’s YouTube Videos”
  5. “A Snippet from My Memoir”

Or let me introduce you to my favorite writers on Medium:

“The Battered Bastards of Medium”

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