How Friendship Heals: A New Anthology Supporting Women’s Health
At the Lois Hole Hospital Women’s Society, we know that connection is at the heart of community, and that storytelling is a powerful tool for healing. That is why we are proud to spotlight Creating Connections: How Friendships Feed the Soul, a new anthology co-authored by Nicole Van Kuppeveld and Lois Hole Hospital Women’s Society member Melanie Nakatsui.
Through this heartfelt project, Nicole, Melanie, and their co-authors explore the transformative power of friendship and its vital role in women’s mental health. Even more meaningfully, they’ve committed 50% of all book proceeds to the Lois Hole Hospital Women’s Society until the Royal Alexandra Hospital Foundation’s Royal Ball this fall.
We are proud to highlight the incredible work of these authors through their writing and deeply appreciate their efforts in furthering the conversation around women’s mental health. These stories shine a light on the importance of connection and the impact it can have on everyone.
Here, Nicole shares more about the inspiration behind Creating Connections and what readers can expect from this beautiful collection of stories.
Creating Connections: How Friendships Feed the Soul
What if the friendships you dream of—deep, meaningful, and transformative—were not only possible but within your reach?
In a world where connection often feels fleeting and surface-level, Creating Connections: How Friendships Feed the Soul is a guiding light, offering insights and inspiration for women seeking to attract, cultivate, and sustain lasting friendships.
A Friendship Anthology Written by 21 Inspiring Storytellers
This collection brings together the wisdom and experiences of 20 women and one man who have mastered the art of deep connection. Through heartfelt stories, these storytellers reveal the qualities, values, and behaviors that forge unbreakable bonds between women.
Rooted in personal experiences and universal truths, Creating Connections invites you into the lives of close friends, the shared laughter of lifelong companions, and the transformative moments that build and sustain lifelong relationships.
A Guide for Women Ready to Lead with Connection
This book is for every woman who feels a void in her circle of connection, who is ready to move past loneliness, and who wants to build a supportive, loving community. Whether you’re navigating a new life chapter or looking to deepen the friendships you already have, Creating Connections offers the tools, stories, and inspiration to guide your journey.
We are sincerely grateful to Nicole Van Kuppeveld, Melanie Nakatsui, and all the contributors for sharing their voices and for choosing to give back in support of women’s health. Every book purchased not only inspires deeper connection but also helps fund programs that uplift care for women across Alberta.
Every book sold nurtures not only friendships but women’s health across Alberta. Thank you for reading, sharing, and supporting this meaningful work.
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