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BelovedWelcome to Beloved, a publication where love matters. We stand for LGBTQ+ rights and strive to explore the depths of human relations. Our mission is to foster a diverse, fair-minded, and kind-hearted community for restless souls seeking wisdom, inspiration, and understanding.
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Welcome to Beloved, a publication where love matters. We stand for LGBTQ+ rights and strive to explore the depths of human relations. Our mission is to foster a diverse, fair-minded, and kind-hearted community for restless souls seeking wisdom, inspiration, and understanding.
Editors
Rui Alves
Community builder with an MA in Languages & Cultures and a Post-grad in Romanesque Studies. Published author, linguist, and international book awards judge.
Rock n'Heavy
They/them/theirs. A polyhedral human and author writing to Rock Your World! Editing to help you Rock your writer's voice!
Marta da Cunha
Blogger, activist, free spirit. A strong-minded woman with a passion for music. Pet mom and Environmentalist.
Writers
Graceygee
Tea addict, holistic healer, passionate writer spreading peace. No-BS advice: focus on well-being.
Kathy Copeland Padden
is a music fanatic, classic film aficionado, and history buff surfing the End Times wave like a boss. Come along!
Shannon Benedetto
Im Shannon, I'm an intuitive tarot reader. My intent is to provide comfort and guidance to empower you to reclaim your life.
Stacey B
Natural born healer. Holistic health therapist. Intuitive, empath sharing compassionate, creative stories offering perspective. Proud single mama to one.
Bella DePaulo
“America’s foremost thinker and writer on the single experience,” according to the Atlantic. SINGLE AT HEART book is a gold medal winner.
Nicole Kenney
A place where I discuss fueled passions and blow off steam at the low moments. Come in and stay a while.
Nicholas Barron
Self-employed consultant and creative writer. Get a list of the week's hottest new books every Tuesday 👉 | 🏳️🌈
Susan Kelley
Susan is a runner, a mom of 3 grown children, and an avid traveler. She writes about humans, and wrote a book about false accusations of sexual assault.
Amanda Montell
Los Angeles writer / Author of Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism & Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language
MonalisaSmiled
Adultery 101. Dead Bedrooms. Sex out of network. I am terrible and human. So are you. Editor of The Scarlett Letter | P.S. I Hate You | Sexpressions.
Jeremy Lipkowitz
Executive Coach (ACC/CPCC) | Leadership Development Facilitator | Digital Habits Expert | Feat. in Men's Health
Toni Crowe
Sharing the hard lessons I've learned in life. Best-selling author. Humorist. Editor. Writing whatever interests me . Owner: No Air. Editor:MuddyUm.
Rachel Kuhlen
Rachel is a certified Life & Relationship Coach who supports those who want to get “unstuck” in their lives and find happiness.
Stark Raving
Travel, feminism and environmental issues. Let’s make the world a kinder place! I also run the sustainable adventure travel blog shortcutsandsidequests.com/
Laura Friedman Williams
Author of AVAILABLE: A Very Honest Account of Life After Divorce (Boro/HarperUK June ‘21; Harper360 May ‘21). Mom of three, diehard New Yorker.
Cai Emmons
Cai Emmons is the author of 5 books of fiction, most recently the novel, SINKING ISLANDS. Two more of her novels will be published in 2022.
Priyanka Srivastava
Editor of Literary Impulse, Writer when I am free, Artist when my words are silent and reader when there are books which I love to read.
Bev Potter
Legal secretary by day, insomniac by night. BA, MA. Humor, pop culture, and things that make you think. #46 Rising in Humor on .
Liam M
I grew up as a black bag, but now I identify as human. Top writer in; cryptocurrency, finance, sobriety, addiction, & bitcoin
Lukas Schwekendiek
Life Coach, Speaker, Writer. Published on TIME, Inc & Huffington Post. Coaching available again! Email: [email protected] with the word "Coaching"
nina geraghty
writer | potter | jazz singer | mother in Cape Town. Writing is traveling in a foreign country; it takes me to places I haven't seen before.
RAINNA
Author of Behind The Plexiglass• I write about Jesus, life lessons, relationships & self-improvement•Featured in Thought Catalog & Elephant Journal🇵🇭🇨🇦
Doreen Barker
Creator of Stories of Food Production, Farm Girl, Writer of Life and Mental Health, Abuse Warrior and Mentor
Karina "Cinerina"
I used to write movie reviews. I used to do a lot of things. I’m starting over on learning to be a person.
Alice
I write to share my passions and personal experiences. Follow me if you are curious about food, travel, money & human behavior.
Andy Mackk
I write about pop culture and a few other things. Working on a poetry collection and fiction novel.
Jonathan Fors
Life is unexpectedly fun, and sometimes goes to shit but that’s the best part. So just enjoy it.
Maggie Q. Collins
Where vulnerability meets truth, love learns to breathe, and a wholehearted woman reclaims her story—one honest word at a time.
Lily A
I write mostly about relationships, dating, and singleness. I also started a corporate blog http://jeetwincasinos.com/corporate-reflections. IG: .
Abbey Cross
Airline Pilot, Flight instructor, boy/chicken mom loving life. Please consider joining Medium using my referral link: http://jeetwincasinos.com/@across6786/membership
Julius Evans
3X Top Writer in Reading, Music & Movies— Senior Editor for the popular ILLUMINATION, ILLUMINATION-Curated, Readers Hope, and several other publications.
David Acaster
British, retired, loves reptiles & amphibians, keen on history, steam locomotives, travel, real ale and still trying to master that Fender Stratocaster.
Joshua Adlam
Man of God & Business Leader Seeking to Challenge Social Narratives Through A lens Of Faith😀
Alecia Kennedy
Trader·writer·photographer·truth-seeker·all around curious person. http://jeetwincasinos.com/breaking-all-the-rules snaphappyphotos.smugmug.com/
Britt Blomster
I am a writer, poet, storyteller, dreamer, teacher, and mother. My writing varies as my brain hops from one place to the next.
Damian Clark
B. Sc (Psychology) | FREE Mindfulness Checklist→ | For one-on-one sessions → [email protected]
Elena Greyrock
INFJ, Elena Greyrock is an author of contemporary diverse fiction. Her latest book is Six Feet Apart: Love in Quarantine
Emme Witt-Eden
Sex, relationships, and culture writer. Kink expert. Author of Confessions of a Middle-Aged F-Girl. emmewitt.com
Natesky
I write about love, life, relationships, and dating. I've been in love before, had my heart broken, picked up the pieces and now found true love. Let's connect!
Emmy Wren
Biotech lab rat by day, writer by night. Relationship and nature enthusiast. Trying to write my way through my 20's.
Joan Gershman
2 X TOP WRITER; Retired Educator; Speech/Language Therapist; English Teacher; thealzheimerspouse.com; talktimewithjoan.com; jeetwincasinos.com writer; Vocal Writer
Katie Guillory
A life coach and Goldmine group facilitator, I love thinking and writing about what makes people tick. I am a language nut, a wine nerd, and have myriad plants.
Muhammad Armaghan Tanveer
I am a CPA by profession & a romantic by heart - basically I can talk about your love life & emotions while doing your taxes or reconciling your bank accounts.
Ashley Rivard
Researcher/writer of taboos. Certified suicide crisis counselor. Podcast - Into the Dawn- .
Ava Adams
I'm Ava, a writer captivating readers with thought-provoking stories & a passion for words. Join me on my journey to inspire through the power of storytelling.
Shristi Bhandari
Registered Nurse, Metaphysical healer, Mental Health advocate. (learning and sharing from my life story!!)
Nicole Harber (Price)
Love, Dating & Relationship Coach, sharing tips & advice to improve your love life ❤ Coauthor of "The Stress Maze". Mental Health & Wellbeing Advocate
Pamela Oglesby
I have been writing online for 15 years. I have won 5 Medium top writer awards,. I write about medical issues, human interest and relationship stories..
Laura Orsini
Self-publishing/book launch consultant for socially aware speakers/coaches/authors. Great tips at . UA grad, happy wife, movie fan, pet mom.
Casey Rusco
Finding connection through music, literature, philosophy, religion, theater, and empiricism.
Johannes T. Evans
Gay trans man writing fantasy fiction, romance, and erotica. Big on LGBTQ and disability themes, plus occasional essays and analysis. He/him.
Laura Orsini
An award-winning artist, author, podcaster, and thought leader, I focus on creativity for those who don't think they're creative. Let's uplevel your beliefs!
Jordan Lewis-Iles
Hi! I'm Jordan, an MSc Clinical Psychology student. My interests in psychology are, neurodiversity, gender diversity, phobias, clinical psych and social psych.
Jay Michaels
Prof. Jay Michaels lectures on communications & media culture nationwide. He is executive director of Channel I — an indie theater & film network of programs.
Christel van der Boom
Believer of basic goodness, communicator, explorer, empathetic leadership coach, cofounder of Family Room.
Ria Gupta
I write pieces on psychology, love and womanhood. You can be a part of the incredible community at Medium too: http://jeetwincasinos.com/@riagupta3110/membership
chel writes
write articles and personal thoughts. publish drafts regularly. sometimes in english or indonesian :)
Deb Palmer
Author & Freelance Storyteller — Sweeping humor and gut-wrenching truth from under the rug —
Jude Ellison S. Doyle
Author of “Trainwreck” (Melville House, ‘16) and “Dead Blondes and Bad Mothers” (Melville House, ‘19). Columns published far and wide across the Internet.
E. Mallari
I write stories about how growing up gay colors our experience of the world. I run where we share LGBTQIA stories that heal & empower.
Domenique
she/her 🏳️⚧️. An optimist and enthusiast at heart. Hoping I can help people through sharing my stories.
BethKanell
Braiding loss, joy, love. Award-winning poet & author of YA adventures like This Ardent Flame; The Long Shadow, more. bethkanell.blogspot.com; member NBCC.
Bonnie Barton
Queen of mixtapes. Lover of music, travel, and fashion. Authentic sharer of life lessons and dating foibles.
Sayeh Beheshti
Psychiatrist. Recording my childhood stories, logging my dreams, and sharing my waking visions.
Geneva Cecily
Closet culture critic in search of the best way to live. Sharing thoughts from my indiscriminately-ever-wandering mind.
Douglas Kwon
I'm a queer, biracial survivor of...stuff. I write about my not-so-great experiences as well as things that bring me joy. Editor for ILLUMINATION
Grace Mary Power
Editor of Thirty over Fifty. I help you to care for yourself through spirituality and tech. We need both.
Rosa Diaz-Casal
A human being with mistakes and history sharing practical wisdom. Deeply curious, adventourist and observant student of life. Rosaswalksoflife.substack.com
passarozumbido
Movie junkie. Recovering perfectionist. Pretentious writer. Anxious technophile. Trying to develop a taste for bad films!
Lucinda Munro Cook
Story-teller. Transnational. LGBTQ. Mobius Crochet . Editor A-Culturated http://jeetwincasinos.com/a-culturated, A-Neka Indonesia http://jeetwincasinos.com/a-neka-indonesia
Kate Shaffar
Welcome to the KATE CHRONICLES, where humor meets neuroses and finds a voice. Empty nesting in Western MA; chronicling as much as I can while the sky falls.
Piddling Piddles
Just your typical burnt-out, mid-twenties transfemme queer. I write about anything and everything, from autism, queerness, storytelling, and my own experiences.
Pia Birkel
Hi! I'm a novelist, but I also like to write short essays, if something bugs me. I'm living in Germany, but my writing is in English. I hope you enjoy it!
Lyda Michopoulou
Queer non-binary writer and life transitions coach. Writing on anything and everything. Pronouns: they/them
Jennifer Bonfrisco
I am a pharma executive by day, writer and speaker in my heart. I write about things that make me ponder our journey here. Things about love and relationships
Bren Kelly
Engaged in Inequalities, dismantling Western Consciousness, confronting American narratives, seeking inherent injustices to address.
Michael Rhodes
Retired, married to a superwoman, we have a Corgi dog & two cats. I love baseball, Bonsai, and reading. Exploring life as it comes and happy with each new day.
Runa Heilung 🌻
Old Soul Alchemist. Shapeshifter. I use imagery and imagination as agents of transformation. Owner of pubs: Word Herding, Old Soul Alchemy, and Read Write Love
Ashely L. Crouch
Notes on society & culture, deep ecology, and building community in the Anthropocene / MA, Philosophy of Religion
Lindsey Carson
Writer, Runner, & Mom working in Ad Tech. Trying to navigate my identity as a parent and human. I write about work, relationships, culture, and life in general.
Julia Serano
writes about gender, sexuality, social justice, & science. author of Whipping Girl, Excluded, 99 Erics, & her latest: SEXED UP! more at juliaserano.com
Erika Mustermann
Writer Reader Runner Woman - I write about queer stuff with a concentration on my trans experience and other things.
Billie Burton
Hi, I'm Billie! I write mostly about my mental health recovery and my gender transition journeys.
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.
Marta da Cunha
Blogger, activist, free spirit. A strong-minded woman with a passion for music. Pet mom and Environmentalist.
Eki
I want to write stories that make people feel less alone than I did, I want to make people laugh about things in life that are painful.
Raphael Khalid
Bachelors in CS & Political Science @ Minerva University | Teacher | Machine Learning & Urban Slum Researcher
Richelle
Richelle, an Englishwoman floundering in Australia. Apparently I have no filter, so don't ask me to make you a fresh coffee and I won't ask you to buy me one
Lilliana Méndez-Soto, Pharm.D.
Lilliana Méndez-Soto, Pharm.D. (she/her) is a Cuban-American writer who seeks to cultivate compassion and inspire empathy. YouTube:
Harper Hazelmare
Writer of cautionary tales, lyrical narratives, and curated essayist. Maker of art. Keeper of a community apothecary. (she/they)
Safrianna Lughna, LCPC, MS
I inspire visionary "weirdos" to thrive through post-traumatic growth. I write articles about Starseeds, spirituality, cannabis, + self-care | Safrianna.com
Liz Sinclair
Ordinary, middle-aged, university-educated, working mother of three in a long-term loving marriage. Oh, and also non-monogamous. Ohhhh, and now also divorced.
Kai Cricket Moon
A non-binary (nee/ner), neuronifty, queer, plant & cat parent living on Vancouver Island. I love birds, doggos & human connection. I feel happiest in nature
A.J. Bryant
Adopted from Kerala. I write about adoption, my intercultural marriage, contemporary India and more. Prawns are my love language.
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.
Leigh-Ann Steenkamp
Author, Photographer. I specialize in Creative Writing and Storytelling with an emphasis on Mental Health, Philosophy, Trauma, Abuse, Psychology and Crime.
Chantal Christie Weiss
Spiritual Badass: a conduit for creativity: Thank you for your support. Gratuity Link:
Aryman Sapru
Been thinking some thoughts. Ex-Equity Trader. I write about productivity, mindset, and everything in between.
Kim Petersen
Award-winning & Bestselling Author | HH Prac. (Hol.Meta.Heal) | Writing About Soul. Love. Humor. Spirituality. Life. Relationships |
Ben Deston
Life will always be what you make out of it, not what you expect or await. Here to write about my personal stories - everything which moves me
Arbor Brookes
Freshly 30 recovering codependent & twin mom seeking an explanation for the human experience. Me, laughing to keep from crying. You, down for the ride.
Pam Winter
Christian, Wife, Mimi and animal lover. Owner of ‘Boomers, Bitches, and Babes.’ 3X Top Writer, Humorous, snarky and blush proof.
Aster Lately
Free spirit artist living an adventurous life in alternative ways. Adventure, art, life's questions & personal stories.
Jacquelyn Luby
Life is what you make of it. I never understood that until I stopped trying to please everyone else and became who I wanted to be.
Carrie Jones
Internationally & New York Times bestselling novelist. Writing tips. Podcasts. Poems. Psych stuff.
Arthur Keith
My goal is to inform, educate, & entertain. Top writer in LGBTQ, Music, Climate Change. Directionally dyslexic with an excellent sense of direction.
Christina Daniels
Passionate content creator. Traveller. Author of "Being, Becoming, Being", "I'll Do It My Way: The Incredible Journey of Aamir Khan", "Ginger Soda Lemon Pop".
L. Marie Dare
Bad decisions make great stories. Divorced middle-aged writer living in a whole new way.
Henya Drescher
Psychological thrillers writer, wife, mother, weightlifter, gardener. Stolen Truth on Amazon.
Jessica Minier
I am a writer and former educator. Words are my passion. Particularly if they're about me or if they're really funny. Or both.
The Radiant Robbie
Sometimes I have words and thoughts spilling from my soul, and if I don't write them down, I lose them. Robbie Writes. Radiant Robbie
Dave Tieff
Alcohol-Free singer-songwriter & cyber journalist. Here to discuss everything sex, drugs, rock, and culture🤘🍄🎙💋
Serge Faldin
Honest thoughts. Unpopular opinions. Not necessarily true or smart. | Bylines: The Guardian, Truthout, Meduza, Prospect | Personal essays: sergeys.substack.com
Peter James Lamb
English, living in Slovenia. I write creative nonfiction (won an award once), and I've written two fiction novels (no awards at all). Like to see the funny side
Bob Millis
Grandfather, father, husband. I enjoy time spent with my wife and grandchildren. I enjoy camping, hiking and hockey. I also enjoy writing about all the above.
Jordan Woodson
Hi! I've written in a few small publications in the past, but when I had my son three + years ago I let it all fall to the wayside. Now I'm back!
Karen Maguy
Current “empty-nester”. Aspiring writer. Former teacher (Teach For America), volunteer @ Los Angeles Challenge (mentoring economically disadvantaged students).
Elizabeth Lancaster
Australian award-winning author of Marzipan and Magnolias, a memoir about mothers, daughters and a diagnosis of MS.
Polyventures
Polyamorous, Sex Positive Woman Sharing my deepest, darkest, sexiest thoughts, experiences and fantasies. Some on my posts are about me & some are my fantasies!
Human Nature - Laura G Owens - Writer
Obsessed with human behavior. Social commentary & personal essays with raw honesty. 15 years writing about mind & body natural health.
Kelly Eden | Essayist | Writing Coach
New Zealand-based essayist | @ Business Insider, Mamamia, Oh Reader, Thought Catalog, ScaryMommy and more. Say hi at
Tricia Steele
Freelance science writer. Essayist & memoirist at heart. Physics (Berry) Immunology, Physiology (Harvard) Science Writing (Hopkins). Mom & Lolly to many.
Sharon Hillam
Not-your-average Jesus follower, I write about faith, healthy living, tech, note-taking, writing, and more. I'm also here:
Adventurous Soul Earthside
Living life one adventure at a time, often reflecting through words and photos. Publication for … Into the heart, out to the world.
NO AI!! Hermione Wilds Writes: artist, editor, mum
Top writer: Art 2023; Awards-nominated writer; B A (Hons) English Lit', MA Creative Writing; editor-in-chief, 'All's Well' & 'Shoe Love Mag', Mum to 5. (NO AI!)
Lindy Vogel
Salty bitch, mom of six. EIC at Sweary Mommy. Words in YourTango, Pregnant Chicken, Slackjaw, Human Parts, & Nameberry.
Jia Johnson
mission-driven entrepreneur and mind-body coach supporting the holistic well-being of change makers. I write on spirituality, embodiment, and transformation.
Katharine Esty PhD
Author & 90-Year-Old Expert on Aging Well & Family Dynamics. “Eightysomethings: A Practical Guide to Letting Go, Aging Well, and Finding Unexpected Happiness”
Christine Morris Ph.D.
A life lived deliberately. Degrees earned. Experience. Poet, traveler, living with life limiting illness. No niche, whatever inspires
Tohearn, Ph.D.
TK O'Hearn has worked in higher education and publishing. She enjoys research rabbit holes, Chai Lattes, and Halloween:)