14. How to Write Your Story (Part 2)

Preparing to write This episode is part 2 in a 2-part series. If you have not listened to part 1, Episode 13, please check it out for some great information to help you prepare for writing. You will learn six reasons why writing your story can be beneficial based on what we read in the Bible. That episode also identifies three principles to aid in the writing experience so you will produce an authentic, inspiring, and hope-filled story. Those principles are: (1) be honest, (2) have courage, and (3) rely on faith. Writing your story of recovery Caroline recommends this six-step approach to organizing your thoughts and creating your autobiographical story.  In this podcast, Caroline shares details and examples from her own life to aid listeners in writing about their own journey through hardship and into recovery. The steps are: Introduction Before the Fall Finding Hope - the turning point Experiencing Transformation Recognizing Victories Conclusion Steps 3-5 are the heart of the story and represent the Cycle of Recovery that Caroline identified in her own recovery process. Crisis Lines Nationwide (USA) Suicide Prevention and Crisis Lifeline: Call Or Text:  988 SAMHSA’s National Helpline: (800)-662-HELP [4357] National Child Abuse Hotline: 800-422-4453 National Child Trafficking Hotline: 888-373-7888 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233 National Veterans Crisis Line: 800-273-8255 or Text to 838255 National LGBT Help Line: 888-843-4564 CONNECT WITH CAROLINE Please email your comments, questions, or suggestions to caroline@ingodscorner.org Facebook Instagram LinkedIn