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The internationally published award-winning author of short stories, narrative essays, and poems, Louise Mathewson’s work has appeared in numerous magazines, journals and book anthologies - including Mentor’s Bouquet and the bestselling book series, Cup of Comfort-Vol. 1 .

Over the years Louise has facilitated support groups for children dealing with the challenges of loss, including grief over loss of family members, divorce and parental alcoholism. Her work in this area inspired her to write articles in support of children dealing with some of life’s most difficult challenges. Many of her works have been published in children’s and family magazines.

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	A Cup of Comfort for Mothers and Daughters by Colleen Sell (Editor), Edie Scher, Jamie D'Antoni 3.73 avg rating — 120 ratings — published 2003 — 15 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Cup of Comfort: Kumpulan Cerita yang Menghangatkan Hati, Menambah Semangat, dan Memperkaya Hidup by Colleen Sell (Editor), Edie Scher, Jamie D'Antoni 3.84 avg rating — 91 ratings — published 2003 — 18 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Cup of Comfort for Parents of Children with Autism: Stories of Hope and Everyday Success by Colleen Sell (Editor), Edie Scher, Jamie D'Antoni 3.81 avg rating — 62 ratings — published 2007 — 9 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Life Interrupted: Living with Brain Injury 4.53 avg rating — 19 ratings — published 2012 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Poetry Cram: The Ultimate Chicago Poetry Anthology by C.J. Laity (Editor), Louise Mathewson (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings — published 2012	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Mentor's Bouquet it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2010	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	A Life Interrupted: Living with Brain Injury Paperback – October 1, 2012 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Bergson'S Theory of the Comic in the Light of English Comedy, by Louise Mathewson 1920 [Leather Bound] 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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In Honor of Brain Injury Awareness

In honor of Brain Injury Awareness month, I decided to write about the modalities that have been most helpful to me in my own recovery after a severe traumatic brain injury.

I did the usual therapies prescribed, PT, OT, speech and counseling. However, I still couldn’t think, follow directions, follow or complete conversations, without getting lost and confused. Then I did EMDR, acupuncture, hom

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The Tears of Things: Prophetic Wisdom for an Age of Outrage

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Consolations: The Solace, Nourishment and Underlying Meaning of Everyday Words

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Life In Its Rawest Form: A True Story Of Perseverance And Triumph

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“We are of opinion that instead of letting books grow moldy behind an iron grating, far from the vulgar gaze, it is better to let them wear out by being read.”
― Jules Verne, Journey to the Center of the Earth

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“She generally gave herself very good advice, (though she very seldom followed it).”
― Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland / Through the Looking-Glass

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“Where you tend a rose my lad, a thistle cannot grow.”
― Francis Hodgson Burnett, The Secret Garden by Frances Hodgson Burnett, Juvenile Fiction, Classics, Family

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“I can shake off everything as I write; my sorrows disappear, my courage is reborn.”
― Anne Frank

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“If one cannot enjoy reading a book over and over again, there is no use in reading it at all.”
― Oscar Wilde

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