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Healing Stump Speech
by John DeDakis
Last edited: Monday, November 17, 2025
Posted: Monday, November 17, 2025

Writing as a Way to Heal

Here's an ad libbed a version of my standard stump speech, "Writing as a Way to Heal," on the "Step Up to the Mic" podcast hosted by Rory Paquette.

After my presentation, Rory had some follow-up questions for me.

Click HERE for the full program.

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