“Because she survived, Shields was able to raise girls who know they are worthy of a different world than the one that raised their mother.” I wrote about Brooke Shields’ #PrettyBaby for Romper romper.com/entertainment/…

What a vicious trick we've played by reducing the writing of mothers to "mommy blogging." Heather B. Armstrong/Dooce launched a movement. An actual generational talent, both in the caliber of her work way and in the Voice of a Generation way. Her passing is so deeply sad.

I loved every word of this and I love Elizabeth Angell for writing it. Thank you. Romper.

Love this from, Lyz Lenz. Yes. ❤️

I wrote this for Heather, Heather B. Hamilton and The Internet she helped build. With grief and gratitude. rebeccawoolf.substack.com/p/because-of-h…

I wrote about Heather Armstrong's writing, which would've been a beacon of validation and revelation to me as a new mom struggling with postpartum depression. Thank you so much to everyone who contributed. slate.com/human-interest…

“Like standing between the poles of two repelling magnets.” I wrote about anticipatory grief and (trying! my best!) to let go, here: open.substack.com/pub/rebeccawoo…

Join me and the phenomenal Rebecca Woolf for a live, online, 3-week immersive writing experience where we will inspire you to step into your grief through the power of words. This workshop is open to everyone! Learn more + register: bit.ly/43kSvrI

“Let’s use our words as the shield instead of silence.” This piece by kellymcmasters for Literary Hub is a must read and one I’m so honored to be included in. lithub.com/the-ethics-of-…

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The Supreme Court is blocking the student loan debt relief 6-3 … and guess who were the same 6 and the same 3? The ones who voted against affirmative action also voted against debt relief. Guess who student loan debt most impacts? Now ask me what we mean when we say systemic.

Everyone has a grief experience. What sets yours apart isn’t the death itself or even your relationship with the person you’re grieving, it’s in the details of who you were before them, who you were with them + who you are now.