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Michael Dale Kimmel

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Findlay, Ohio, The United States

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http://www.lifebeyondtherapy.com

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Psychology, Gay and Lesbian, Self Help

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Born in northwestern Ohio (the oldest of four children), I grew up in a small farm town. I was named after my great-grandfather Michael, who reportedly had the first Ford dealership in the State of Ohio (he ran it out of his hardware store). Eventually, I escaped the farm and made it to the big city of Cincinnati, where I earned a B.A. in Personnel and Group Development.

After graduation, I moved to London where I worked at a punk clothing store in Covent Garden. During much of my 20’s, I lived in Egypt, Denmark, Greece and (the former) Yugoslavia and hitchhiked all over Europe. After returning to the USA, I earned a Master’s Degree in Developmental Psychology while interning for “Sesame Street” in New York City.

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Michael Dale Kimmel I have a huge pile of books by my bed. "LaRose" by Louise Erdrich, "Fire Shut Up in My Bones" by Charles M. Blow, Anne Lamott's latest, Elizabeth Stro…moreI have a huge pile of books by my bed. "LaRose" by Louise Erdrich, "Fire Shut Up in My Bones" by Charles M. Blow, Anne Lamott's latest, Elizabeth Strout's latest, "The Gay Revolution" by Lillian Faderman, "No Time to Lose" by Pema Chodron, "Free to Love" by David Simon, "Happiness, like Water" by Chinelo Okparanta and "Delicious" by James Hannaham are on the top of the pile. (less)

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Michael Dale Kimmel Several ways: I go to the gym, I do yoga, I go for a walk in my neighborhood. I start writing as soon as I wake up (around 7AM). I take a vacation (I …moreSeveral ways: I go to the gym, I do yoga, I go for a walk in my neighborhood. I start writing as soon as I wake up (around 7AM). I take a vacation (I write best when I'm away from home and the obligations of my psychotherapy practice. Sometimes I have a talk with myself and see if there's something I'm avoiding by not writing. I usually work well under pressure, so deadlines are a helpful structure for me. They were very helpful in writing this book.(less)

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The Gay Man's Guide to Open and Monogamous Marriage

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Falling Upward

When you left your teenage years and entered your twenties, did you ever feel that you were falling apart? If so, you’re not alone. It’s also true for those of us in our thirties, forties and upwards. Most of us head into “grown-up” life with so many hopes, dreams and desires, only to have them shatter and fall apart, no matter how hard we try. What to do? In this column, I want to show you how to Read more of this blog post »

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