Grief Writes Back: Memoir, Truth, and the Healing Power of Story with Diandra Ford-Wing | Ep. 85

28/07/2025 30 min Episodio 85
Grief Writes Back: Memoir, Truth, and the Healing Power of Story with Diandra Ford-Wing | Ep. 85

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In this heartfelt episode, Deborah talks with Diandra Ford-Wing about healing through grief by writing. Diandra shares how creating her book helped her process deep sorrow and became a source of comfort for others. What began as personal healing turned into a message of hope. Tune in to discover the power of storytelling in finding peace after loss!  Here are the things to expect in the episode:Diandra’s personal journey through loss and her path to becoming an author.Diandra’s unique writing process.How writing became a healing tool during grief.The transformative feeling of becoming an author.How Diandra’s book resonates with readers and offers comfort.And much more! About Diandra:Diandra Ford-Wing is a passionate storyteller and dynamic Sales Director who discovered the healing power of writing during a period of profound grief. Growing up as an Army brat, Diandra’s formative years were spent in culturally diverse settings, including Germany, which shaped her unique narrative style.After the loss of her mother, Sandra, Diandra embarked on a transformative journey that inspired her debut memoir, Red Bird. Through this work, she shares her personal reflections on love, loss, and resilience, hoping to inspire others facing life’s trials.Diandra lives with her husband, Ben, and their two cherished doodles, CoCo and XuXa (ShoeSha). When not writing, she enjoys the simple joys of life and continues to explore storytelling as a path to connection and healing. Connect with Diandra Ford-Wing!Website: https://www.booksbydiandra.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/diandrafordwing/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diandrafordwing/Book: Red Bird by Diandra Ford-Wing Book Recommendations:The Color Purple by Alice WalkerThe Bluest Eye by Toni MorrisonBeloved by Toni Morrison  
Connect with Deborah Kevin:Website: www.deborahkevin.comSubstack: https://debbykevin.substack.com/Instagram: www.instagram.com/debbykevinwriterLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-kevin/Book Recommendations: https://bookshop.org/shop/storytellher Check out Highlander Press:Website: www.highlanderpressbooks.comTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@highlanderpressInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/highlanderpressFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/highlanderpress 

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