Linda Feig Knipe retired in 2017 from a career as a highschool counselor. She has three Feig sons, two Knipe bonus sons, and ten grandchildren. She comes from a large, close-knit family.

Married to her sweetheart, Bob, until his recent passing, she carries on his legacy of supporting community betterment projects and volunteerism. Knipe is an active Rotarian and church member among other pursuits, and is blessed with many friendships. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from State University of New York at Potsdam and a Master’s Degree and Certificate of Advanced Studies in Counselor Education from SUNY University at Buffalo.She has a published essay in the 2022 women’s anthology, Depression Lied to Me, published by Stephan Neff, M.D.

She is a first time author of Braving Therapy, Rape,Buried Trauma and the Triumphant Journey Over PTSD.

Knipe's goal in life has always been to raise people up. Herprofessional background was in social work and as a chapter executive with the American Red Cross until she pursued her Counselor Education masters degree.During her graduate studies she developed PTSD from rapes experienced years before and found herself on a journey of self-discovery and healing, which aredetailed in her book. While Braving Therapy is part memoir, it is divided up and written as lessons learned and a companion to those who are on their own journey of healing.

Knipe is a Western New Yorker; much of her writing is done between visits with her grandchildren and family at her cottage on the shores of LakeOntario.She loves exploring the globe and meeting interesting friends. This is her first book. For more information, go to lfeigknipe.com

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