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I have been a psychotherapist all of my adult life. Most of my work was with young people who were battling a life-threatening illness or a traumatic grief experience, but I had my share of older adults as well. I have had the privilege of providing counsel for more than 400 persons and their families as their life ended. Much of my writing is inspired by their courageous living. I have learned much from them. I have published two books of story and poetry about my work with those coming to the end of life. Both are on Amazon. My most recent book is titled, Conversations. My first book is titled, The Gift to Self.
I have attempted to not be ranked and thus only five poems/stories are available. Everything else is found in the "book" section under the title, Conversations. |
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FanStory wrote to Unspoken94:
I Am A Room finished third in the contest "A Different Perspective"
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 April 8, 2018 at 12:13AM
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| michaelcahill: A unique take and perfectly penned. As you know, this was one amazing group of works. Well done. :))
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April 8, 2018 at 12:24AM
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| Unspoken94: I'm a "newbie" in competitive writing. To even be in such a contest with so many veteran writers is a "blue ribbon" for me.
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April 10, 2018 at 6:44AM
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FanStory wrote to Unspoken94:
How It All Began finished third in the contest "Non-Fiction Writing Contest"
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March 24, 2018 at 12:13AM
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Unspoken94: The two stories ahead of mine were clearly better written. Excellent choice for first and second place.
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March 24, 2018 at 3:52PM
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Dean Kuch: 
Great writing, Bill.
Well done!
~Dean
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March 25, 2018 at 7:09AM
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FanStory wrote to Unspoken94:
Congratulations! On Holy Ground is the new Story of the Month!
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August 5, 2017 at 12:13AM
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| giraffmang: congratulations.
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August 5, 2017 at 12:49AM
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Dean Kuch: Make no bones about it, you deserved this.
Congratulations!
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August 5, 2017 at 10:55AM
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| Poetic Friend: Congratulations, Bill! Well-deserved! Your story still resonates with me.
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August 5, 2017 at 1:47PM
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| Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!
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August 5, 2017 at 10:16PM
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Brigitte Elko: Congratulations! I'll buy yours if you buy mine.
Fan Friend,
Brigitte
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October 27, 2017 at 2:12PM
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Brigitte Elko: Waiting for my copy of your book. Should get here today.
Brigitte
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October 31, 2017 at 10:12AM
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| Rasmine : Congrats!!! :)
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November 13, 2017 at 6:57PM
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Unspoken94:
I'm going to take a one to two month break from F/S. I have a book that need to be to a publisher; I have a five year old grandson who is seriously ill; I have a daughter who is homeless with two small children; I have three lectures that need to be written for three large conventions that have paid me a ton of money to hear about my work with the terminally ill; I have a week in NYC to see six Broadway shows and on it goes. F/S need to be set aside for awhile. I will be back in the middle of June. I will try to peek in on occasion. -Bill Stephenson
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April 20, 2017 at 12:20AM
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| Jannypan (Jan) : Take care. Will pray for you & your family.
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April 20, 2017 at 1:12AM
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| Sankey: Wishing you well Bill in all your ventures praying for you and your family. God Bless.
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April 20, 2017 at 7:31AM
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| nuthead: Take good care. 💜
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April 29, 2017 at 7:32PM
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| nancyrabbrose: Have a wonderful trip to NYC. I envy you re that but wish to say I will be praying for your grandson and homeless daughter. My daughter is near that but recently got a job which i hope she can keep. She has emotional problems. kathleen
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April 29, 2017 at 8:56PM
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Brigitte Elko: Wow. Prayers are with you my friend. Take care.
Brigitte
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October 28, 2017 at 10:33PM
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FanStory wrote to Unspoken94:
Congratulations! An Unspoken Love Story is the new Story of the Month!
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February 8, 2017 at 12:13AM
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| Irish Rain: Congratulations!!!
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February 8, 2017 at 1:37AM
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RGstar: Well done, my friend. True honesty and integrity, as well, love wins the day...even if unspoken...so shall it be.
Best wishes.
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February 8, 2017 at 1:28PM
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| Ideasaregems-Dawn: Congratulations, Bill - a well-deserved win!
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February 8, 2017 at 3:35PM
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Jay Squires: Congratulations!
Jay
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February 8, 2017 at 9:06PM
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| Mary Wakeford: Congratulations, Bill. This was a tragically, yet beautiful story.
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February 8, 2017 at 9:24PM
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| heyjude: Congratulations Bill.
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February 8, 2017 at 10:06PM
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| ~Dovey: This is so far beyond well deserved! Bravo!!!
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February 10, 2017 at 3:54AM
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| nuthead: Congratulations on this well-deserved win. 💜
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April 29, 2017 at 7:31PM
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Unspoken94:
I have decided to remove myself from the rankings of a poet. I usually try and post a poem every other week or so and I have become "distracted" with the ranking system. Therefore, I will only be listing five of my most recent postings at any one time.
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October 10, 2016 at 11:14AM
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flylikeaneagle: Unspoken94 Keep writing. I enjoy your poems and stories! God bless!
flylikeaneagle
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October 10, 2016 at 12:25PM
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I am Cat: The rankings CAN get quite distracting. The important thing is to keep writing. Whether or not you post, that's your decision. But do not keep it bottled inside. You have a voice that NEEDS and ACHES to be heard.
And I, for one, WANT to hear it.
(((((((Billy))))))
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October 10, 2016 at 1:21PM
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| mrsmajor: Personally, I ave never paid much attention to rating...What's important, at least to me, is to use your talents, for your enjoyment, means of expression, and also for the enjoyment of some that will enjoy your way of putting your pen to paper...Use your Voice, don't allow anything to stop you...God Bless!
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October 10, 2016 at 2:12PM
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| Ideasaregems-Dawn: Oops, didn't mean to post it twice! Sorry! I would delete one if I could!
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December 31, 2016 at 4:51AM
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FanStory wrote to Unspoken94:
Congratulations! An Easter Hope won the contest "Easter Poetry Contest"
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April 1, 2016 at 12:13AM
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Dean Kuch: I knew it, I just knew it!
Huge congrats, Bill. This is so deserving, sincerely...
~Dean :)
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April 1, 2016 at 12:38AM
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Warren Rodgers: Congratulations, Bill! A beautiful poem for Easter and a superb choice for the blue ribbon.
Rodger
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April 1, 2016 at 8:24PM
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| rama devi: Congratulations!
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April 1, 2016 at 10:26PM
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| IndianaIrish: Warm congratulations on your wonderful contest win.
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April 2, 2016 at 2:08AM
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| AnnaLinda: Congratulations, Bill!
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April 3, 2016 at 5:52AM
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| Unspoken94: I am caught off guard by those who share their feedback about this win. Thank you.
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April 9, 2016 at 10:36PM
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Gypsy Blue Rose: Congratulations, honey. Yay for you!
I'm proud of you :)
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June 9, 2016 at 11:24AM
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| Douglas Paul: Good job, Bill. It was a powerful story.
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June 13, 2016 at 12:30PM
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Unspoken94:
http://www.fanstory.com/images/adwillbook.jpg
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November 23, 2015 at 4:46PM
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| I am Cat: You have to have the magic touch, Bill ;)
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November 23, 2015 at 4:52PM
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| Unspoken94: This book is a gift to others. All of the proceeds have been donated to a special scholarship fund that I do not control. It will benefit students who want to get involved in working with others to better their lives.
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November 30, 2015 at 8:52PM
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Jaxpoet: Bill just put up a review on Amazon
Thanks for a great read Jim
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January 3, 2016 at 1:49PM
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| Sankey: hi Bill, just to let you know I bought the Kindle Edition of "A Gift To You" Will get to it as soon as I can. God Bless.
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January 4, 2016 at 1:27AM
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LishaG: Thank you for requesting to be my fan!
Lisha
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February 20, 2016 at 7:17PM
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| I Am A Room finished third in the contest "A Different Perspective" | April 8 at 12:13AM
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 | I Am A Room reached "All Time Best" status. | April 4 at 5:25AM
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 | I Am A Room reached "Recognized" status. | April 2 at 10:08AM
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| How It All Began finished third in the contest "Non-Fiction Writing Contest" | March 24 at 12:13AM
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| Thank You. reached "All Time Best" status. | January 25 at 5:25AM
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| Thank You. reached "Recognized" status. | January 25 at 2:08AM
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