After experiencing a severe breakdown in late 2022, I called five therapists in my area seeking help. Two of those therapists weren’t accepting new patients. I left messages for the others, but none of them returned my calls. Luckily, my insurance offered free online therapy through a digital provider (name omitted). Now, six months have […]
Author: R. Ross Horton II
Therapy Costs in 2023 – A Guide for Patients, Written by a Patient
I started therapy in 2023. The cost: nothing! And no, I’m not on Medicare or Medicaid. This personal experience highlights the existence of free and affordable therapy options. While therapy costs vary based on several factors, including your location and insurance provider, there are accessible therapy options available. In this article, I’ll demystify the factors […]
Phoenix Reborn – Therapy Blog #15
This therapy blog is turning into a mini-memoir. And warning: there is a spoiler forthcoming! If you’re new here, perhaps you should rewind my blog and head back to my first therapy post: Broke, Miserable, and Alone (The Road to Here). For the rest of you (or perhaps just for Arthur, my therapist, the only […]
Best Of
This skim-friendly post features a compilation of my best writing samples, as well as a jingle with the best two-word concept pitch you’ll ever hear. Sample 1 – Social Media Post This post was a massive success by LinkedIn standards, especially for someone with a small network. It generated 35 likes, tangible leads, and a […]
Love Songs and Suicide – The Book with a Soundtrack
I spent the better part of two years writing my first book, Love Songs and Suicide: A Travel Memoir, Romance, and Tragic Musical Comedy. It was a complete obsession that led to a breakdown. Then therapy. Then this blog. The book is the single greatest achievement of my life, and whether anyone recognizes that achievement […]
Best Jingle Ever?
No, of course “I’d Like to Buy the World a Coke” is the best insurance jingle ever. But this one pretty good. It generated some interest from a company that shall remain nameless for now (that company name rhymes with…regressive). We’ll see. I’m shopping it around as I type. Title: “Come Bundle with Us” Runtime: […]
The Waiting Is the Hardest Part – How Long Does Therapy Last?
Just like all worthwhile things in life, the therapeutic process is a journey. And you’re probably wondering: how long will that journey last? And I can relate to your concern. In the winter of 2023, I had a breakdown that jeopardized my closest relationships. I’d just sifted through 25 years’ worth of trauma and damage […]
Winning the War Against Hair Loss – A 2023 Guide
View the full sample here: Blog and Copywriting Sample – Hairlossdaily.com R. Ross Horton IIR. Ross Horton is a writer, editor, and musician based in Palm Coast, FL. Last year he published his first book, Love Songs and Suicide: A Travel Memoir, Romance, and Tragic Musical Comedy. At Lovesong.blog, Ross strives to help people find […]
This Blog is a Byproduct of Mental Illness – Therapy Journal #14
The idea for this blog came to me suddenly; I wanted to create a self-improvement website for screwed up people (like me). At Lovesong.blog, I planned to write about various topics, including mental health, travel, and love/relationships. Since I’m a storyteller at heart and a musician, the blog would also feature stories and songs. My […]
I Need a Wife or a Chef – New Orleans Travelogue Part 7
This is an excerpt from my first book, Love Songs and Suicide: A Travel Memoir, Romance, and Tragic Musical Comedy. The first section is available for free. If you haven’t read a sample from my book yet, I’d recommend starting with chapter one. The book is also available on Amazon. Chapter 7. I Need a Wife or […]