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You got the diagnosis. You knew that the other person was different or eccentric in many ways, but you didn’t know why or how. Now you know that you are living with something called obsessive compulsive personality disorder, Asperger syndrome, Asperger's disorder, autism spectrum disorder, schizoid personality disorder, or narcissistic personality disorder.

Overcome social anxiety, and become free. Master your own mind, and remove stress from your life once and for all with this comprehensive guide.

Many of my readers and listeners email me because they need help and advice in their relationships with narcissists. They are either looking to get away from narcissists' abuse or to outsmart them. Some of them are even looking for ways to remain in the relationships as the narcissists' primary supplies. They are aware of the triangulation, compartmentalization, gaslighting, and manipulation tactics of their narcissists, but they are willing to put up with these in order to maintain relationships with them.

In the days following September 11th, 2001, two boyfriends must cope with the aftermath of the terrorist attacks. They examine their relationship, mortality and what they mean to each other.

A poem for lovers who are inspired and empowered by the Spiritual. Know that the one you Love celebrates the divine order universally.

"The war was over, but you wouldn't have known it." Thus starts this period love story of two would-be paperboys in Chicago on Christmas Eve.

The Roots of Elmore's Existence is a story about the importance of connection to family, to friends, and to the world in which we live. It is a story of love and escapism, and it speaks of the adventurous nature of the human spirit and the power of dreams. Willoughby Elmore is the last in line to the family name and sole steward to a forest of sequoia trees in Northern California. After having spent too many years in solitude, his life appears empty, and his spirit has waned. One morning, Willoughby rises from a dream so vivid he cannot distinguish it from reality.

In Washington Park, Denver, Colorado, two men express their love for each other in a quiet and gentle snowfall. This poem is archived in the UCLA Library of Special Collections. Originally published in the collection All-American Texan (1999).

It's the 1950s! What happens when you are a 15-year-old boy and you look just like Elvis? What happens when you are a 15 year old boy and look just like James Dean? What happens when you meet? An innocent light-hearted love story that uses the pop music, hot rods, and fashion of the time as a landscape to enhance the story. Perfect for LGBT youth and their friends!

"Mother" was originally published in numerous literary and poetry journals in the 1990s. It was included in the poetry compilation, All-American Texan, in 1999. Though short, the poem continues to create conversation, debate and enjoyment.

The award- winning and published poem honoring mothers. Perfect for a Mother's Day listen or anytime.