About
The Wind PhoneLoss, sadness, and transition is hard. Pick up the pieces and get creative. Death, near-death, divorce, loss, transitions, graveyard, cemetery, urn plans, complicated grief, hospice care, all issues related to end of life. Visitations from deceased? Yes!
Note from the editor
In memoriam, memories, losses including break-ups or death, people or pets, write letters to your loved ones. Tell your story. Remember, mourn, grieve, or celebrate. It’s up to you. Pick up the pieces and create art.
Editors
Debra G. Harman, MEd.
Boost Nominator | Publisher | Writer | Editor --Welcome to my world! I came to Medium as a writer, and things got bigger fast. Parasol Publications.
Christine Schoenwald
Writer for The Los Angeles Times, Salon, Next Avenue, Business Insider, and Your Tango Christineschoenwaldwriter.com
Kim Kelly Stamp
Writer. Publisher. Editor. Essayist. Espresso Enthusiast. LGBTQ+. PNW Native. Traveler. Gigi Extraordinaire. Pieces in: NYT, HuffPost, Next Avenue & elsewhere.
Chevie Hanssler
Child of the 70s. Lover of nostalgia. Former newspaper editor. I write memoir and personal essays.
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
Publisher, Namaste Now! Writer, all genres. Editor. Poet. Diabetes Warrior. Traveler. Photographer. Hopeful. Wears son's oversized tshirts https://vidyasury.com
Debra Urbacz
A freethinking, treehugging child of the 70s - writing - creating - connecting - community building - looking for magic in everyday things and places.
Darren Weir
I write about Travel, Photography, Music - Parasol Publications Editor - Publisher of Travel Memoirs - TV News Producer (retired)
Judy Walker
Curiosity led. Relationship fed. Writing about the gritty, lovely, naughty, and joyful bits of humanhood. jituska.jw@gmail.com
Writers
Harry Hogg
Ex Greenpeace, writing since a teenager. Will be writing ‘Lori Tales’ exclusively for JK Talla Publishing in the Spring of 2025
Doug Brown
The sacraments of ordinary life. Mountains, dogs, beer, Asheville. Doing my best to eff the ineffable. Oddly funny at times.
Conni Walkup Hull
Lawyer/writer. I write essays, memoir, poetry, and tales about my never-dull-life with a handsome Sailor. Experienced editor. Fun to hang out with.
Judy Walker
Curiosity led. Relationship fed. Writing about the gritty, lovely, naughty, and joyful bits of humanhood. jituska.jw@gmail.com
Janet Meisel
Writer, poet, artist. I found myself here one day, settled in, and so far I don't want to leave. Life is weird, what more can I say?
Misti Lynn
I'm writing through a season of change in my life. I'm a gypsy at heart, ready for adventure. I love all music, strong coffee and learning through experience.
Toya Qualls-Barnette
*Top writer in This Happened To Me| Writing about the impact of relationships|Contributor to Chicken Soup for the Soul| Dreamer|Mother|HSP in drag
Catherine Oceano
old but not dead, mother, partner, grandmother, writer, Canadian Become a Medium member and support great writers like me.
Michele Cambardella
Writing more, painting more, walking more. Loves being near bodies of water. and soaking up the quiet Top Writer - This happened to me
Stephanie Wilson
Neurodiversity coach. Editor at MuddyUm and Age of Empathy. Impassioned public speaker in front of my bathroom mirror.
Denise Kendig
Hello. I am an old soul with a young heart. Looking forward to sharing the journey with lots of new friends along the way.
Marilyn Flower
Writer, sacred fool, improviser, avid reader, novel forthcoming, soul collage facilitator, prayer warrior and did I say writer? https://linktr.ee/marilynflower
Mary Ann de Angelis aka Cherry Pie
I live in Philadelphia Pennsylvania USA the Land of a Thousand Dances. I dance in the street. I cook, sleep and I eat. Then I go back and dance in the street.
Rodrigo S-C
Photographer, art gawker, musician, psychology geek, septuagenarian. You want fries with that?
Worrickjk
Reading and writing for fun and catharsis. Often guilty of taking myself and others too seriously.
Paula Shablo
Published Author. Loving daughter, mom, Grandma. Bona fide Geek with the graphic tees to prove it. Believer of all the fantastic things. Artist, musician & fan.
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.
Bridget Stella Ruxton Wilson
I write so I can figure things out. It's cathartic and helpful, so bear with me, gentle reader, as I use this platform as therapy. Also, adoring cat mother.
Hope Weiss, LCSW
I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with a counseling practice in CO & FL. I support adults who are going through major life changes. www.HopeIsThere.com
Alison Acheson
My latest book is a memoir, Dance Me to the End: Ten Months and Ten Days With ALS. My newsletter is on Substack: THE UNSCHOOL FOR WRITERS.
Lynn L. Alexander
Eclectic writer. Ovarian cancer survivor. My interests include humor, health, grief, personal essays and entertainment. Please follow me on my journey.
David Fixter
Slaying the dragons of my past and laughing at the silly stuff that races through my brain. Learning a new way of life in my older years. davidfixter1@gmail.com
Annie Forbes Cooper
Transplanted Scot, former journalist, trying to find the meaning of life through storytelling. I write as if I were dying.
Joan Gershman
2 X TOP WRITER; Retired Educator; Speech/Language Therapist; English Teacher; thealzheimerspouse.com; talktimewithjoan.com; Medium.com writer; Vocal Writer
Erika Diegel Martin
I write short essays about my life and memories. I'm a self-taught artist, entrepreneur, autism mom, partner, and nonfiction writer living on the GA coast.
Lee J. Bentch
I am an author, a technology guy, a grandad, a widower, and a man with many interests. I write to inform and entertain. Email: lee@lbentch.com
Debbie LaChusa
I've blogged for years, and written and published four nonfiction books. Now I'm studying memoir and practicing the craft of creative nonfiction.
Charles Amemiya
Formerly incarcerated life/business coach, speaker, technical writer, and social responsibility advocate. www.charlesamemiya.com
David Weldy
Living life to the fullest in Alabama. I talk about my retirement and life itself. "You never know who you are until you travel into the unknown alone."-DW😁
George “Ace” Acevedo
Writer. Noisemaker. Visual Artist. Former radio guy who knows a little about a lot.
Kerry Purvis
Xennial writer from Maine, USA. Librarian by day. Co-host Muppet Profiles. Writes about ADHD, mental health, music, cats, TV, and other random things. She/her
KL Simmons
Seeking improvement as a writer and human. Email: KLSimmons.medium@gmail.com. Owner of the publications: Taking Off, Pure Fiction and Interracial Relations.
Donna L Stoycoff
Christian Author & Poet, TBI Survivor, cat loving, happy writer! ❤️ Life is more joyful when you're kind! ❤️"Let Me Paint You a Picture- A Picture with Words"
Brenda Mahler
Real life person sharing real life stories. Writing about travel, dogs, and healthy lifestyles.
Jon Beight
A writer of short and shorter stories who ditched the frozen wasteland of Western New York for the warmer climes of South Carolina
AAAMCWB
An average, all-American, middle-class, white boy. Who I am is secondary to how I make you feel. How I make you feel is the reason I write.
Jane Ann Tucker
I'm a published author. GENRES: non-fiction & poetry PASSIONS: books, dogs,horses, playing pickle ball, hiking & knitting. ~ What hurts you blesses you ~ Rumi
Liz
Ragdoll cat mama, digital nomad and ESL Teacher. Somewhere between millenial and Gen X. I hate standing still and I always need to keep moving
Michelle A. Cmarik
40-ish mom trying to find her bearings while fishing for goldfish crackers. 8x Top Writer
Lindy Vogel
Salty bitch, mom of six. Founder of Sweary Mommy. Failed model. Essayist and humorist. Words in Monterey Bay Parent, Pregnant Chicken, Slackjaw, & Nameberry.
Jake M.
2x Top Writer. A blogger in love with Texas. Writing on art, music, movies, geopolitics, history, & culture. Weekly emails on Substack: thisistexas.substack.com
Deann Zampelli, Health Coach, M.A., HWC
Duke Certified Health Coach, Mom, Writer, Obsessed with my dogs. Owner-MontecitoCoachingandNutrition.com.
Dr. Jan Patterson
Integrative medicine doctor, infectious diseases doctor, author, bereaved parent, cancer survivor, mom, gardener, believer www.drjanpatterson.com
Iain Stanley
Aussie in Japan creating a 2nd income through writing. For my free 10-point guide to Medium success, click here: https://iain-stanley.ck.page/10pointguide
Janet Carpenter
I have been a writer wandering all my life. (Currently, I'm "wandering" what I'm doing!! Ha!) I'm a literary nomad traveling through all genres of Life.
Karen Hoffman
I focus on Words that Matter®- like gratitude, compassion, kindness. Life experiences & nature inspire me. Writer; CEO Living on Purpose; Morning Altars Teacher
Steve Vernon
Writer of horror, humor. Retiree. Keeper of black cats, drinker of black coffee, and determinedly trying to lose some weight!
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
A. S. McHugh
Writer, actor, creator. Human being. A bit of an outsider, like some albino squirrel often watching life from the branches, and documenting what he sees.
Jordan Fowler
I was born in Baltimore City. Everything that I write revolves around love, lust, and the great city of Baltimore.
Susan Wheelock
Halloween loving retired public servant, and mom of three. Major league dog lover. Trying to age well. Always searching for the middle ground.
Vidya Sury, Collecting Smiles
Publisher, Namaste Now! Writer, all genres. Editor. Poet. Diabetes Warrior. Traveler. Photographer. Hopeful. Wears son's oversized tshirts https://vidyasury.com
Patrick O'Connor
I write (mostly journalism & essays), teach (public high school) and daddy (two not so little anymore boys).
Indiegirl822
I'm Bindu. Lawyer/Exec. Reflections on politics, race, Gen X, feminism, intersectionality, multi-cultural life.
Emma Johnson
A disabled Asian-American woman writing about chronic illness, ADHD, and building an accessible world together
Gabby Savage
Passionate about poetry, health research, language learning and things in life. Fiction writer.
Craig Davishoff
50 something, interventional radiologist, father of special needs children, divorce’, wanna-be writer, thinker of thoughts
Trudy Van Buskirk
Self employed 40 years. Technology super user, smallbiz startup & marketing coach, writer- entrepreneurship, disability, aging. Time to share what I’ve learned.
Julie Gray
Pop culture, tech and internet culture writer. Film, TV shows, Star Wars, Gaming and anything else I find interesting.
C. Elyse
Editor of Real Magazine, and writer of prose poetry, short stories and novellas in the chick lit and magical realism genres.
Jenny Alexander
I write to encourage self-published authors and teach them what I've learned. YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@savvyself-publishing
Janet Davis
Seasoned traveler beginning a new journey. Items I'm taking: experience, memories, wisdom, love, compassion, and friends who live in my heart.
I, Napoleon B.
We all have good stories to tell, and I choose to write them myself. You can donate to my writing journey here: https://square.link/u/5EZrNONS
Madelaine Bell
Writer, artist, and maker living in Toronto with a BFA, too many cats, and one husband. She/They. Find me at https://www.instagram.com/maddymadeandfound/
Chaotically Lottie
Writing about miscellaneous musings, life learnings and the things that cross my mind.
Lyda Michopoulou
Queer non-binary writer and life transitions coach. Writing on anything and everything. Pronouns: they/them.
Beth Riungu
Essayist and short storyist. Subscribe at https://tinyurl.com/BRwrites for reflections on reading, writing, and running around without glasses.
Anike Wariebi (IG: @anikewriter)
Marketing Professional. Creative Writing MFA. Aspiring memoirist. Mum of two. I dabble in writing about life: dyslexia, growing up in Nigeria, bipolar and cons!
Melissa Coffey
Wordstruck poet & storyteller. Writing on loss & desire. Published in various journals & anthologies. Lover of prose poetry, art & ekphrasis. EIC @ ArtMusing
KaliLou
Survivor of life’s mind fucks. Emotional mercernary picking up the remnants of my former self through reflections on sobriety, narcissistic abuse, and identity.
Tara Blair Ball
Certified Relationship Coach, Author, and Podcast Co-host for Breaking Free from Narcissistic Abuse. https://beacons.page/tara.relationshipcoach
João Rodrigues
{WHO: “Extroverted Introvert”, WHY: “[MakeITDifferent, Learn2Lead, Learn2Live, Aspire2BAWriter]”, WHAT: “[Orgs, Strategy, Architecture, Innovation]”, HOW: “EA”}
Blake Lane
Freelance journalist. Author. Mom. LA native. Animal rescue sucker. BlakeLaneWrites@gmail.com
Brenda Arledge
My passion is poetry. My muse is sparked by emotion & observation. The world is a giant canvas. It waits on us to paint the detail with our words. (HI writer)
Kris Downey
I’m a woman who pays attention and enjoys sharing the absurd things I notice. My humor essay collection and less-humorous memoir are in the works..
Chris Owens
Chris is a signed language interpreter, product manager, musician, and writer living in Columbus, Ohio with his partner Dan and their collie, Cooper.
Willow Baum
Writes about freedom and connection. She is also an end-of-life guide and "death doula" at FriendForTheEnd.com and http://bit.ly/resourcesfordying
Leslie Kiszka
Medically fascinating chronic illness advocate. Woman in STEM. CEO of Stress Baking. Humor is my coping mechanism. Sub to my musings: bit.ly/3DV231B
Latonya Saqiid
I write memoirs, essays, book reviews, short stories and articles. Follow me @wholisticskincare.
Myla Morningstar
Editor of Tales From the Narc Side, BSU ‘05, Suffered For Years At The Hands of a Narcissist, 4 Dogs, 3 Kids, I live in Idaho
Cathy Joseph
Passionate believer in the power of positivity and joy, living in and loving New York City. https://cathyjoseph.co
Crystalclearcandace
Writer, poet, gardener, life-long learner, warrior for children, lover of faerie, freedom, and joy. From a long line of badass women. She/her/hers
Jenna Zark
Jenna Zark’s book Crooked Lines: A Single Mom's Jewish Journey received first prize (memoir) from Next Generation Indie Book Awards. Learn more at jennazark.com
Ronald C. Flores-Gunkle
An aged humanist hanging on to the idea that there is hope for humankind against most current indications.
Sana Sparks
An elder who creates magic, tells true stories, throws open the mind. understands dreams, sings wordless songs, and knows the gift of memory.
Simply Sophia
Author, Artist, Attorney, Advocate, and other things that start with A. Sophia is a shapeshifting gender creative.
StartledEgg
I am an international award winning novelist, but as I wanted an anonymous account you’ll just have to believe me! || I often feel shocked and ready to crack ||
Karen Schwartz
Children's picture book author, fiction writer, personal essayist, kindness specialist, and lover of chocolate.
Claire Kelly
MEMBER SINCE FEB 2021. Spirituality and poetry are my passions by night, and I'm a content writer under daylight. I'm a boost nominator at Write Under the Moon
✅ Lori Atwood Ferrari ✅
My poems (read recently in Nepal) support struggling students & artists whose works, in turn, promote global perspective and compassion.
Sana S
Corporate Slave. Free Willed. Confused. Fearful. Dreamy. Optimistic. Pet parent. Divorced. Traveller. Noob Runner. Outdoorsy. Deep. Fearless Storyteller.
Jojo Teckina
I’m a wife, a mom, an artist, a writer and a hopeless optimist in the face of terrible odds. I believe in love, goodness and a future where we can all have joy.
Jay Squires
I AM an AUTHOR, salesman, optimist, dreamer: May the four always COHABIT & produce wondrous progeny. IN THE SWIRLING POOL OF LIFE, I'm an unflushable floater.
Rebecca Ruth Gould, PhD
Poetry & politics. Free Palestine 🇵🇸. Caucasus & Iran. Writer, Educator, Translator & Editor. rrgould.hcommons.org https://www.soas.ac.uk/about/rebecca-gould
Barbara Leonhard
Author Three-Penny Memories: A Poetic Memoir (Experiments in Fiction, 2022), which is on Amazon. Also, Editor for MasticadoresUSA, a lit mag on Wordpress.
Gregg N.
Husband and father of 5 with experience and insights on navigating spousal loss, remarriage, blending families, and raising resilient kids.
Hollie Harris
Writing about life and other stuff. Often with a dash of humor. Occasionally with a pinch of usefulness. twitter.com/allholls instagram.com/allholls
Rebel Angel
I work 7 days a week at 2 jobs. In between, I write fiction, poetry, a weekly column, essays, mental health articles, and all the weird in my head.
Debra Urbacz
A freethinking, treehugging child of the 70s - writing - creating - connecting - community building - looking for magic in everyday things and places.
Halie Suzy Rebeccaschild, M.A.
Exploring identity & culture thru the jaded lens of a biracial sea hag, I pen memoir, personal narrative, & genealogy as a means of survival & recovery.
Sulette Ferreira
As a social science researcher and emigration therapist, in private practice , I specialize in the study and therapeutic treatment of ambiguous loss
Lilly Bell
Since retired, I have been tapping into my inner creativity. Been dormant for so many years. You know, marriage, raising kids, working etc.
G. A. Botero
I have a million bad ideas, until a good one surfaces. Poetry, short stories, essays. https://www.wackymutt.com
Sam Letterwood
Science enthusiast, Knowledge seeker, Meditation and yoga practitioner, Life-long learner
Fiona Morris
Scottish-Indonesian Herbalist, Writer & Host at Wanderlust Herbal Podcast | Natural Remedies to Nourish your Life & Biz 🌿 Sign up @ fionamorris.substack.com 🌺
Edward Anderson
Edward has written hundreds of acclaimed true crime articles and has won numerous awards for his short stories. His most recent book is Barbenheimer.
Ludiane de Brocéliande
Owner of : https://medium.com/between-you-me. Francophone by birth. I write about animals, life, death, love, humor in prose and poetry.
Scot Butwell
I am embarrassing according to teenage son. My jokes are terrible and I don't know when to stop annoying my son. I am the dad of an autistic son. A funny kid.
Jurnee
A psychologist who explores life and mental health through the lens of media. I also explore them on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pixelpondering
Nate Lost
I'm an American living in Mexico City. Also a poet, basketball player, and a fan of the fungi. Occasional cultural critic.
Darren Weir
I write about Travel, Photography, Music - Parasol Publications Editor - Publisher of Travel Memoirs - TV News Producer (retired)
Josh Bassett
Editor for The ShortForm | Studied Data Analyst who writes about everything except from data analysis
Juliette Roanoke, RN
Hospice Nurse | Mental Health Advocate | Social justice seeker | Silver lining finder | Domestic violence escapee | Surprisingly fast runner
Dr. Seema Patel (PhD)
I write about nature, personal life, health, literature, gardening, psychology, art, bioinformatics, and data. Imparting joy, truth and knowledge is the goal.
Jociehall
Writer with an unfiltered (some might call irreverent) take on life, motherhood, love and my aspirations to become a UX Writer.
Ali Hall
✍Well-being, feminism & personal growth. Childfree & owner of Life Without Children. Lover of trail running & dogs. Also at abnormallynormal.substack.com
Wanderings of Sue
Writer, and part-time amateur sociologist. Sharing life lessons from living in Malaysia, Canada, Vanuatu, and New Zealand. Editor at Memories of Food
Jacqueline Bonnici
I write about self care and wellbeing of spirit, mind and body, sharing life lessons on the multitude of elements crucial to feeling fulfilled and at peace.
Amanda Melheim
Grad student, ulcerative colitis survivor, happily divorced, nerd in EMDR therapy for CPTSD. Book and movie reviews, memoirs, education, and psychology talk.
Chad Harvey
Editor of The New and Revived Poets Society. Baseball coach, military veteran, husband, and father of teenagers. Feel free to reach me at crharvey76@yahoo.com.
Nat Galushkin
Wife. Mama. Friend. Honest thoughts, stories and poetry related to motherhood and life in my 30's
Sarah Tagert Changing The World With My Stories
I've been writing since my teens. I write human interest articles, poetry and short stories.
LaShell Tinder
Exploring avocation as a writer after spending nearly 30 years as career expatriate and professional in global mobility. Insta @patacaliente1963/
Rosalie Berg
Mom of two, wife of one, hoping to share a bit of humor and hot opinions with fellow my humans. Follow me on Instagram at mothers_out_loud! Nope it’s not porn.
Blue Savira
I write for myself, to myself. I not claiming to teach but to connect with others on a journey of self-reflection and discovery
Lisa Burdige
I write stories for brands and fun. Madwoman. Author. Co-creator of Background Noise Comic.
Lora Straub Brocone
TMI, emotional, neurodivergent (ADHD edition), funny, funny haha, sentence polisher. Editor of emoshitstorm. Inquiries: Lora.Straub.Brocone@gmail.com
Michelle Teheux
Lover of literature. Former newspaper editor. Fascinated by everything. Contact: michelleteheux@gmail.com. To buy me a coffee: https://ko-fi.com/michelleteheux
Ida Adams
Hi there! I'm Ida. Christian, wife, and mom to three rescue dogs. I share lessons hidden in my messy, yet amazing journey. A dollop of humor now and then.
Shaira Kadir
Freelance writer and teacher based in London, England. Writing about memory, nostalgia, popular culture, family, loss, and grief.
Sarah | Fearless Rising
NLP Practitioner, Triathlete, Mom | Helping you rewire your brain, fortify your mind against fear and reclaim authority over your life.
Laurie b. Frankel
Writer, video artist, trash pickr uppr, dog influencr, art lovr. Amazon "Frankel Pattern Here" "funny...practical suggestions.” Kirkus Review lauriebfrankel.com
Aster Lately
Free spirit artist living an adventurous life in alternative ways. Writing about outdoor adventure, life's questions and personal stories with photography.
Alice Cutler
Alice Cutler is an actor, stand-up, and writer navigating the waters of infertility. She lives part time in Los Angeles and part time in Idyllwild.
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.
Ridgley / Archeus Stories Books
The books and literature of Glyn Ridgley / Victor Archeus https://www.amazon.com/author/glynridgley https://www.amazon.com/author/victorarcheus
Robin Wilding 💎
Pro Writer • Amateur Twatopotamus • (Medium) Shit Disturber • Knobhead of the Year 2022 • Possibly a Dude
Georgia Kreiger
I write creative nonfiction: personal essays and memoir. After twenty-five years as an English professor, I have left academia to focus fully on my writing.
Julia_Elsie
Hello! I'm here to read and share stories about family, friendships, relationships and quirks of life as a woman in the 21st century.
Jurgen Manuel
Scribbler, Coyote, many worthless titles that don’t deserve consideration. Does a mean Watusi. Modifications by The Committee TBA.
Kate's 1-Minute Christian Devotionals
Kate Dreston is a published devotional writer providing Bible-based encouragement in an easy-to-understand and down-to-earth way.
Michelle A. Patrovani - M.A.P.
Pursuing simplicity & meaning. Mom of young adult sons with life-threatening, incurable illness. X: @AbundantBreath LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in
Heidi Pawlowski
✨ Reformed Addict | Girl Mom | Recovery Coach | Bookworm ✨ Healing From The Chaos & Continuing To Write My Story 🤍
Susan Glover
Susan is an author, grief coach, and life enthusiast. She is learning to experience the world in a manner that brings her joy. coffeetin.ca
Misty Fields
Bio Anthropologist. Learning to live more deeply from the heart. I write about life, love and loss - exploring the space between and what it means to be human.
Laura DeMaisBerg
I write about seemingly mundane experiences that are relatable because we are human. Subscribe on Substack to get my stories directly: lauramc.sub-stack.com
Joe Marr
Retired academic physician, biotech executive, and biotech investor. Now devotes time to extended family, volunteering, and creative writing.
Connie Song
Reader | Writer | Poet | Medium Top Writer | Editor of Purple Ink | Coffee Fanatic | Twitter Connie Song 10.
Emaline Ashe
Fifty-Something Mom, Biologist Turned Writer, Adoption and Infertility Advocate, Author of https://amzn.to/4cysqu1