Who I am, What I've done, What I offer
I write this note today with gratitude for the freedom I feel in once again being able to post a part of my mind onto the page.
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Your Story of Healing Starts Here
Like many, you or a loved one may have experienced abandonment, instability, or abuse. Whether you're healing yourself or supporting someone you care about, this book shows you the way to peace and hope.
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Wisdom From the Wreckage in 60 Seconds
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Who is Michael J. Kalous?
Born on a cold Montana morning in a car, Michael survived abuse, abandonment, and neglect, and grew into a man who cares deeply about others. A Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, he has spent more than 25 years listening to people's stories. He writes as an elder at the gate: not someone with all the answers, but a guide who has walked the road and can point the way toward hope.
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The Way
We come from light into a dimmer world where doubt, questions, wonder, and awe exist in each breath. We walk upon the earth and long to fly.
Fear
When we feel moved or called to produce a book or something else that could be helpful to others, which is our calling as Christians, we too often fall prey to fear.
Overcoming the past.Healing the present.Building a better future.
Wisdom From the Wreckage
A powerful true story of survival, faith, and restoration—offering hope to anyone navigating the pain of the past and reaching for a better tomorrow.