A Good Year for Grief?
To suggest it’s been a good year for grief is to say that it’s also been a bad year for loss. And we’re only half way through. Loss marks the lives of those who remain every year. Lately, however, people … Continue reading
Author Archives: Jennifer
Writing for Two
Welcome to my new site! I have been working behind the scenes with my talented friend Leslie Forman to relaunch this platform for my professional work as well as my message. Both have evolved over these five years of posting. … Continue reading
Still Not That Mom
Most of the time, I’m trying it on. Music class. A conversation about sleep training. A spontaneous playdate in our new neighborhood. I am that mom because I have H. When I read “The Grief in Growing Up,” I’ve also “realized … Continue reading
The Third June 2nd
Each year, we try to do something simple as a family. The first year, we took Ruby to a beautiful park in Santiago. The second year, we lit up the night. This third year, it was Ryan’s idea. A … Continue reading
An Open Letter to the U.S. House After Passing Abortion Ban
May 14, 2015 Dear Politicians, Please stop. Stop making personal, medical, and parental decisions. Stop spending your valuable time dialing back rights women have had for over 40 years. Please put your privileged, powerful energy elsewhere… toward poverty and inequality … Continue reading