My Hair Has a Mind of Its Own
September 2, 2024
My hair became impossibly thick. I started getting teased in grade school as the adorable curls morphed into some curls, some shag carpeting.
Heather Jones
Heather M. Jones is a wife of one, mom of two, and a writer of things. She loves Toronto, social justice, and sarcasm.
If My Kid Can Go Nut-Free, So Can Yours
November 8, 2023
My son ate peanut butter all day every day during the summer, but now that he’s back to school in a nut-free environment, he has given up his beloved peanut butter for 6.5 hours a day, and the world has continued to spin.
Letting Go of the “Wish” Daughter I Never Had
August 1, 2022
Your name is Emily. You are loved. Fiercely. You complete our family, and it is hard to imagine being without you. But you don’t exist. You never did. And you never will.
What to Do When Things Don’t Bring Joy
January 4, 2020
“Come,” the face said. “Let me help you break free of this average life. Let me help you find your joy by throwing away half your stuff.”
When They Aren’t Fighting…It’s Amazing
September 4, 2019
Sometimes it feels like all they do is fight, but sometimes it gets quiet. And when they aren’t fighting, my children are pretty amazing.
The Too Often Untold Joys of Parenting an Older Child
December 2, 2018
I never imagined how amazing having an older child would be. I’m in the sweet spot. Maturity and innocence wrapped into one. And I am loving it.
I Got Important Work Done Today
October 4, 2018
I did nothing today. I had plans. I had responsibilities. I have articles to write, and things to clean. I have lists and chores and things to get to. But I did none of them.
Depression is Hard
September 10, 2018
I’d love to go for a work out, but you see, it seems getting out of bed is going to require all of my energy today. Depression is hard.
Stop Calling Me Brave
July 27, 2018
If doing anything “regular” people do while fat is brave, then that means there is something shameful about being fat.
My Hair Has a Mind of Its Own
September 2, 2024
If My Kid Can Go Nut-Free, So Can Yours
November 8, 2023
Letting Go of the “Wish” Daughter I Never Had
August 1, 2022
What to Do When Things Don’t Bring Joy
January 4, 2020
When They Aren’t Fighting…It’s Amazing
September 4, 2019
The Too Often Untold Joys of Parenting an Older Child
December 2, 2018
I Got Important Work Done Today
October 4, 2018
Depression is Hard
September 10, 2018
Stop Calling Me Brave
July 27, 2018
My Hair Has a Mind of Its Own
September 2, 2024
If My Kid Can Go Nut-Free, So Can Yours
November 8, 2023
Letting Go of the “Wish” Daughter I Never Had
August 1, 2022
What to Do When Things Don’t Bring Joy
January 4, 2020
When They Aren’t Fighting…It’s Amazing
September 4, 2019
The Too Often Untold Joys of Parenting an Older Child
December 2, 2018
I Got Important Work Done Today
October 4, 2018
Depression is Hard
September 10, 2018
Stop Calling Me Brave
July 27, 2018
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