March 16 marked the twentieth anniversary of my mom’s death. It’s a strange fact to realize how much time has passed, how much my life changed, how much she is missing. I’ve spoken about her many times on my blog and across other social media channels, most recently in the context of writing a middle… Continue reading I Write Because I Want My Mom’s Death to Mean Something
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Maternity Leave Update: Baby Girl is Here!
I meant to write this last month, but alas, newborns require a lot of love (and attention). You may have already seen on my social medias, but... Baby girl arrived in October! Her name is Winsloe, and she is such delight. We are very excited to have her here, healthy and smiling. (She's actually 5… Continue reading Maternity Leave Update: Baby Girl is Here!
Why We Need More Books Like Jennette McCurdy’s I’M GLAD MY MOM DIED
Controversy erupted in publishing last week when child star Jennette McCurdy released her memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died. Ever since, I’ve seen various discussions being bounced around online. Some supportive; some not. I get it. I do. There’s lots of folks out there who cannot imagine disliking their mother so much that death feels… Continue reading Why We Need More Books Like Jennette McCurdy’s I’M GLAD MY MOM DIED
Shannon A. Thompson 