"For 14 years, thinking about saying goodbye to Emily meant something finite. Now it carries a whole other set of outcomes. The reality makes my head spin." I'll be the mom sobbing on the grass at drop-off. Newsweek Boston Children's newsweek.com/daughter-going…

A decade ago, my mother announced we were no longer celebrating Christmas. Instead, we'd celebrate Seagull Day. I was sure she'd seen it on Pinterest. But this was her own holiday. I wrote about it for HuffPost with the fabulous editor Noah Michelson huffpost.com/entry/christma…

"On a Cape Cod beach last January, I braced for my daily cold water plunge. 'Can I join you?' asked a stranger. I hesitated. But her red hair and wide smile reminded me of my younger self." nytimes.com/2024/01/23/sty…

Thrilled to have my Tiny Love in the NYT Styles 💖 this week! Thank you to Miya Lee for the YES and edits.

My brain is sore after a weekend of memoir bootcamp with Allison K Williams and Abby Alten Schwartz. Today I have a map, new writer friends, and a boost of writing power. Allison K Williams is AMAZING! Take a class with her--any class--she's so freaking smart.

"It took me 10 years of fertility treatments to have 2 kids. I’d do it all again." April 21-27 is National Infertility Awareness Week. today.com/parents/essay/…

Two weeks ago, I went to court. A moment with my dad inspired me to jot down a tiny love story for NYT Styles 💖. I didn't overthink it. I sent it. Two hours later, I heard back from Hannah Wulkan. Reminder to myself: not everything has to be hard.

Took a great writer marketing class with Allison K Williams and Jane Friedman yesterday! informative and inspiring. A dynamic duo!

“The role of the artist is exactly the same as the role of the lover. If I love you, I have to make you conscious of the things you don’t see.” ​― James Baldwin

Last night, I cried when Pat Sajak signed off. The guy's been a part of my nightly routine for decades. But I do love Ryan Seacrest. No pressure Ryan Seacrest. Just a country hoping you don't miss a beat.

Best part of yesterday was spent at The Writers Bridge listening to Andrea Askowitz of Writing Class Radio give her thoughts on writing essays and actionable tips for stories on stage. Andrea Askowitz Allison K Williams and Sharla Yates were so fun! rebirthyourwriting.myflodesk.com/bridge

This essay by Jess Mayhugh for The Atlantic is amazing. Thanks Don Van Natta Jr. for sharing on Sunday Longread. theatlantic.com/family/archive…

Worked with superstar editor Rheana Murray TODAY @today on this piece. Hopefully it helps a parent or two who's struggling to let go of their about-to-be college kid. All will be okay. Maybe even better than okay. today.com/parents/essay/…

Wrote this for TODAY with Rheana Murray whose smart edits always make my essays better. today.com/parents/essay/…

today.com/parents/essay/… Worked on this piece for TODAY with Rheana Murray. So grateful for an editor who's not afraid to talk about kids, cancer and Christmas. This piece is about connection with someone we can't see, but know is with us on hard days.

I’ve pitched countless op-ed pieces about pediatric cancer to editors. Every time they kindly pass. The stars aligned this time. Isabella is leading the way to shift the collective thinking about kids and cancer. Michael Strahan #IsabellaStrong U.S. News & World Report usnews.com/opinion/articl…

My dad frequently asked, "When are you getting into the The Boston Globe? Finally happened. In his eyes, I'm finally a "real writer." This piece is a favorite. bostonglobe.com/2025/02/20/mag…

I'm in book, about dogs! Read the essay here: amymchughwriter.substack.com/p/im-in-a-book…

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I've wanted to write this story for a very long time. A huge thank to washingtonpost.com and mdeily for the opportunity. #JimmyFund washingtonpost.com/health/2025/05…