Book Cover featuring a shattered mirror with a butterfly resting on the broken glass, and flames on the left side. The book title reads 'There's No Such Thing As Bad' and the author is Joyce Skala.

A memoir about reframing pain, redefining meaning, and discovering what’s possible when life refuses to follow the script.

“ There are certain memories the body tries to forget long before the mind understands what happened. ”

Author Recognition & Press

Joyce Skala as featured in…

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The logo features the words 'CYPRESS' in large, bold, outlined letters with 'LIFESTYLE' underneath in smaller letters. A magazine publication.
PinPointe. A magazine publication.
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The logo of the Wharton Journal Spectator, a newspaper.
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Tommy

“ It took a great deal of courage for you to share this. But it is a healing process that begins with you deciding to face it, as you have. Stay strong and know that you have the support of many people. ”

— Community Member

Rod

“ Joyce, you are speaking for many and to most people. I run HR and have done so for huge companies. I see it all. This is such a refreshing and optimistic approach. You should write more. You give hope to those who don’t yet have your resolve.

God bless you! ”

— Community Member

* This coverage reflects the author’s work and career prior to the publication of There’s No Such Thing As Bad.

* Media features and recognition highlighting the author’s work and voice.

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