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Growing Grief
A place to read and share stories of death and dying. Growing through the grief that comes before, during and after death
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A place to read and share stories of death and dying. Growing through the grief that comes before, during and after death

Editors
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Mary DeVries
The older I get, the less I know. That won’t stop me from writing about everything and anything under the sun. Join me in delighting and despairing about life.
Writers
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Heather McLeod
Writing about losing my young husband to cancer, grief, widowhood & this new, Plan B life. www.heathermcleod.ca https://www.buymeacoffee.com/heathermcleod
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Russ Josephs
Writer, speaker, strategist and New Yorker in Asia www.russjosephs.com
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Isabel Cohen
Writer / Word lover / Teacher of small humans
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Dana Webster
I blog about life, the stuff that makes us human, with a gentle spiritual bent. Avid genealogy researcher. You’ll find more at www.danawebster.com
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Amanda Spiller
Grief and healing | Author of Laying Roots: Poems on Grief and Healing
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Krista Mollion
Ex-Agency Owner For Top Iconic Brands Turned Fractional CMO + Educator for Small Business Owners and Creators To Go From Semi-Invisible To Un-Ignorable
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Tracy Lynch, LCSW
Hospice + Palliative care • Medial woman • Balint Facilitator• Reiki Master • Storyteller • Story-keeper• Bereavement Leader • Personifier• Alchemist • Shepard
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Jessica Hallstrom
Thirtysomething food scientist, Ph.D. student, chef. Described as, "that girl that always looks really serious, but also like kind of a rocker chick?"
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Margarita Rabinovich
I am a Registered Psychotherapist located in Burlington, Canada. Psychology, hiking, nature, art and books are my thing. www.mindfulnesstherapyservices.ca
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Charles Roussel
Writer, Health and Wellness Coach living on Cape Cod and loving many beautiful things.
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D- Anne Jennings
Many interests.Dogs,food,lifestyle.A new widow.Still crazy after all these years.Coping with life.Early riser,coffee drinker.Baker.
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Courtney Christine Woods, LSW
Storyteller, social worker, solo parent. Fan of triads and alliteration. Believer that we’re all out here doing our best. Find me on FB @courtneycwrites
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Ajay Sharma
Reader, Writer, Researcher | Media Professional | Interested in Existentialism, Death & Dying, History, Anthropology, Arts, Music & Digital Futures
Go to the profile of Kripa Jayakumar
Kripa Jayakumar
Left my engineer shoes behind in pursuit of happiness. Now I am an educator. A total sucker for words and colors. A lover of the world. Teach. Love. Inspire 💞
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Mandy Capehart
Writing about grief, beliefs, & psych/mindfulness. Author, Trauma-informed Certified Grief Educator & Master Mindset Coach. Somatic embodiment Practitioner.
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Monique Chénier
An anti-racist, eco-feminist, queer, trans-inclusive, left-leaning, fifty-something work-in-progress interested in (re)imagining the world.
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Marc Westley
Advocate in legal practice. Master of Philosophy from the University of Glasgow. Mantra: the pen is mightier than the sausage
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Carla Steckman
Carla Steckman (www.carlasteckman.com) is a writer and mother who has recently completed a memoir about love, grief and managing the unexpected
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Osundolire Oladapo Ifelanwa
Architect. Writer. Aspiring Immortal
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nicole vandeboom
Parenting w/humor & f-bombs. Historian finally using my $$ private-school degree. I come up with my best writing ideas naked in the shower. nicolevandeboom.com
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Ally Niemiec
Ann Arbor, MI.
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marc liggin
“To punish me for my contempt for authority, fate made me an authority myself.” Albert Einstein| Assoc prod. SOLDIERS OF CONSCIENCE| 5 yrs Army. 2 yrs city cop
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April Callaway
Writer/Reader/Cat lover. I live in the US Pacific Northwest. Currently editing my first YA romance.
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Lynn Shattuck
Writer on sibling loss, grief, parenting, wellness and mental health. Voracious reader. https://linktr.ee/LynnShattuck
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qianya vinson
Qianya is a writer, designer and blogger seeking the perfect imperfect life.
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The Friendly Flower
I collect good people. I’m bitterly delightful. I’m an extrovert.
Go to the profile of David D. Knapp, Ph.D.
David D. Knapp, Ph.D.
President of Marathon Leadership, LLC — an organizational and leadership consulting firm based in Thornton, CO. Learn more at http://marathonleadership.com/
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Rudo Michero
I think a lot about a lot. And write a little about that lot.
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VG Reynoso
Social Sciences Nerd. Egalitarian. Activist. Progressive Atheist. Musings on life lessons, trauma recovery, culture, and any itch I need to scratch.
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Craig D D Brown
Fell/trail runner. Translation industry professional.
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JoMae Spoelhof
Reflections on Life, Love and Loss - with touchstones of hope between the lines. JoMae blogs at annaver.blogspot.com
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Aza Y. Alam
Exploring the entanglements of gender, race and class during this era of the Eurokleptocene. Let’s do better, one story, one learning, one comment at a time.
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R. du Plessis
Texas girl married her South African love and moved to his farm in the bush. Two years later, he died. Now what? https://medium.com/@R.duPlessis/membership
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Margie Hord de Mendez
Canadian-Mexican linguist and translator, Margie loves to write about cross-cultural living, faith, family, aging gracefully… and more!
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Amy
Writes here and there | Gets more excited about reading and commenting on your creative stories | Loves cheesy jokes
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The Unconventional Social Worker
Personal snippets on family, friendships, society and life learnings.
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Alisa Childress
Alisa writes of own experience with caregiving and mental health . She lives in Louisville, KY. with her husband and pets. Find her at alisachildress.com.
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Chris Mooney-Singh
Published author and educator with a doctorate in creative writing. Get my free eBooks @ https://linktr.ee/chrismooneysingh
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Lara da Rocha
Writer | MWC Semi-finalist | Improviser | Data Analyst | She/Her. I convert my bad luck into stories (to convince myself there is a point to any of this).
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Elizabeth Barnesco
Poet, Bookavore, Eco-Gardener, Dog-Lover: A Dreamer in Her Third Act...
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Mag Moreno
Mental health pro. Mom of pandemic twins and toddler. Loser of 1 dad to cancer and 1 dad to Covid. Finder & keeper of humor anywhere it exists.
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Ruby Lee
Mother, Wife, Teacher, Librarian, Teller of Stories. Author of The Marriage Wars by Leeanne Beasley Berry. Top Writer in Parenting, This Happened to Me, Humor
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⭐️ Lizi Ruth
Author of the blog Widowed At 24. I chronicle my journey living, loving, & learning. Passions: Jesus, social justice, long talks, travel, sushi, & cats.
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Julie Hall
Grief, parenting, life...trying to get all the stories out. www.juliehall.ca
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Carol Caffin
Writer, editor, former music-industry publicist, streetwise idealist, naive cynic. I write about life, love, grief & loss, music, art, and culture.
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Dr Andrea Polzer
Psychotherapist. Organizational Psychologist. Mother. Awareness Raiser. Life Explorer => celebrating life as an exploration of possibilities and choices.
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S. G. S. Abel
Author of Pen to Paper about gratitude & the good in life. Parent, educator. sgsabel.substack.com and fromthepensnib.substack.com, IG @tinyteapottales
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Louis Miguel Maldonado
Student of Alan Watts | Stoic | Awoken soul | J. Steinbeck’s #1 fan | Lover of the stars, truth, and math. Spreading thoughts and ideas from my experiences.
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Isa Nan
Written accounts of life, death and everything in between. Top writer in Music and History
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Harshit Poddar
Clean Tech Entrepreneur | Activist | Author (2050: The World We Are Building) | I have dedicated my life to climate action
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Whitney Hogue
Failing to live up to my potential in the suburbs.
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Lise Kunkel
for the love of the written word. Pronouns she/her
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Mark Goins
Trying to share with readers everyday emotions and experiences
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Dej Knuckey
Prefer sun over shale, clean over coal, forks over knives, words over wars, wit over waffle. Climate communicator. Aussie in US. MBA, MS Sustainability, LEED.
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Pat Aube Gray
Artist, writer, knitter, reader, news junkie, pickleballer, business world retiree, wife and mother, wrestling each day with what to do first
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406 Pet Crematory
We provide a range of pet cremation services for bereaved pet owners. We make saying goodbye a little bit easier. www.406petcrematory.com
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Tess Williamson
Morning job: writing, meditating, yoga. Day job: in the classroom. Night job: reading + watching stories. Always job: mama.
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Dr. Deborah M. Vereen-Family Engagement Influencer
Retired principal and professor who writes about motherhood, parents, education, positive school partnerships, Christianity, relationships, and family
Go to the profile of Joseph Shuffield
Joseph Shuffield
I'm a musician and writer living in Austin, TX who loves the music of Prokofiev, the ghost stories of M. R. James, and looking under the surface of things.
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Bernie Pullen
Life experiences intrigue me. Parenting| bereavement|memoir,|travel writer. I’m a coffee lover, I keep grounded by walking in nature, Tai Chi, and Yoga.
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Godwin Morah
I’m Godwin Morah A Writer. I Simply Want To Help People Find Their Spark & Direction Towards A Meaningful Life.
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Alex Praytor
Writer, traveler, and avid coffee-drinker. I write about life in Europe, coffee, and other musings. https://ko-fi.com/alexpray
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Khalid Birdsong
Visual artist, teacher, and world traveler. Writing articles to make you smile. Join my newsletter- https://khalidbirdsong.substack.com/
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Bush Qureshi
freelance copywriter | Aesthetic Physician and Nutritionist | Fitness Enthusiast | Navigating life as a grieving daughter
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Gioia Dalosso
Documentary maker, writer and journalist.
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Elaine M. Suarez
I am a mother of 3, and a survivor of child loss. I write about my uninvited journey in grief after the sudden loss of my son, Joseph. His life ended to soon.
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Ashlie Cross
I write to release tension inside of me. If any of my writings can help even just one other person then my job here is done.
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Dr. Jan Patterson
Integrative medicine doctor, infectious diseases doctor, author, bereaved parent, cancer survivor, mom, gardener, believer www.drjanpatterson.com
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Fozle rabbi chowdhury✔️
I love IT! that's why most of the time I write about it.
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Sara Bennett | Living Rhythm Wellness
Exploring ways to stop surviving & start thriving with Yoga, Wellness & Nature as our guides. Align with nature, optimize your life. IG iamlivingrhythm
Go to the profile of Frances A. Chiu, Ph.D. | writing coach | editor
Frances A. Chiu, Ph.D. | writing coach | editor
23x boosted writer; writing coach and editor at https://www.wildestdreamsediting.com/; Ph.D. in English Literature (Oxford University); academic; author
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Paula Ekai Stephens
Just a Buddhist in the burbs writing about life in my, not so serene, domestic monastery. Personal development, grief, wellness, bereaved mamma.
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Melissa Gould
Author of Widowish, A Memoir, an @Amazon bestseller 🎉 Named a Best Grief Book of All Time🎉 A @goodreads Top Book of 2021 🎉 More at MelissaGouldAuthor.com
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Glenn Roesener
Ive seen some stuff. Ive heard it from under the sea, watched it from a mountain pass, felt its joy in a childs mind, and in my own heart. These are the stories
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Xine Segalas
I’m an avid reader/book reviewer, artist/photographer and writer, who loves nature, life, my dogs and family.
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Thomas (Don’t look for Meaning, Create Meaning)
Sociologist, storyteller, amateur Philosopher. My interests are many; humor,music,spirituality, mental health, tackling controversial issues, and studying
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Caterina
Mostly travel, remote work, digital nomadism and life between Italy and the US. | Writer of Freedom Focus on Substack https://freedomfocus.substack.com/
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Eternal Heart Connections, LLC
Soul Level Animal Communication®. Animal and Human Reiki. Pet Loss Support. I write for people who love animals. https://www.eternalheartconnections.com/
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Brenna Clark
Wife, Mom, and fellow human who has no idea what she's doing. Big fan of the Oxford Comma.
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Danielle Ramos
Writer. Thinker. Feeler. I write to make sense of life. Essays, articles, poetry.
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The Woman Empowered (Jae Witcher)
Writer & Blogger, I'm the mom of an angel. Vote here to support me Supermom! https://thesupermom.org/2024/jessica-stone-witcher
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Susan J. Megy
World citizen, global humanitarian and U.S. Navy Veteran who hung up the flak jacket to write speeches for the Fed. Lover of Stoics, sazeracs and shotgun houses
Go to the profile of Kristine Rice | Thoughts of a Grieving Mom
Kristine Rice | Thoughts of a Grieving Mom
A grieving mom trying to survive and find joy again. Random thoughts and letters of my experience through this journey I never wanted to walk.
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Lucid Fusion Arts - Desiree M Shafman
Visual Artist-Painter, Writer. I am also a certified Grief Coach and use the power of both Nature and the Creative Process to help people navigate their grief.
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Anthony Signorelli
Intensely curious, man of the heart, non-ideological.
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Shaira Kadir
Freelance writer and teacher based in London, England. Writing about memory, nostalgia, popular culture, family, loss, and grief.
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Aracelly Bibl
I'm a joyful, resilient, outdoorsy woman and bereaved mother. I write about grief, love, relationships, mental and physical health, and adventuring in nature.
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Jordan Hardin
If you're afraid to die, don't be afraid to live. Life is a gift. And don't forget to laugh. No one gets out alive anyway.
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Marilyn Flower
Writer, sacred fool, improviser, avid reader, novel forthcoming, soul collage facilitator, prayer warrior and did I say writer? https://linktr.ee/marilynflower
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Scott Nuce
Sagittarius explorer. Writing essays on travel and the human experience.