Life With Grief Podcast | Grief Support Podcast 159. Navigating Multiple Losses and Finding Healing & Signs After Loss with Diandra Ford-Wing
Oct 9, 2025
In this heartfelt discussion, Diandra Ford-Wing, a tech sales professional turned author and artist, shares her transformative journey through grief after losing her mother, aunt, and grandfather. She reveals how writing her memoir, Redbird, became a therapeutic outlet, blending creative expression with healing. Diandra discusses the significance of signs from lost loved ones, the challenges of managing overseas deaths, and the evolving nature of grief. She emphasizes the importance of therapy and encourages listeners to embrace life while honoring their losses.
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Creative And Analytical Duality
- Diandra describes herself as both 'artsy' and 'techie' and values the tension between those sides.
- She used art and writing as natural outlets that resurfaced after her mom's death.
Aunt's Sudden Death In The Gambia
- Diandra's aunt Audrey ('Sean') moved to the Gambia and built businesses before unexpectedly dying at 53.
- The family faced unclear circumstances and remote logistics, deciding to bury her there due to cost and her wishes.
Remote Mourning And Embassy Support
- Diandra identified her aunt's body via a WhatsApp video call and coordinated payments through a trust to the embassy.
- The U.S. embassy representative attended the memorial, providing comfort and practical help.
