STORYTELLHER

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

Episode Summary

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!

Episode Notes

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:

 

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

 

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