Anne Thériault
A short list of things that I love: my son, the dude I am married to, books, summer dresses, shiny hair, banjo music, ...
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This Is How To Talk To Your Son About His Body
Teach your son to be kind to himself. Teach him to be kind to other people. Teach your son that his body is good for all kinds of things.
Being A Girl: A Brief Personal History Of Violence
I don’t tell anyone right away because I feel like it is my fault – my fault for being too loud, too outspoken, too obviously a parent.
What I Wish Everyone Knew About Sylvia Plath
I write a lot about mental health, and I think a lot of people assume that I love Sylvia because we’re both part of the Depressed Ladiez club.
What It Feels Like When Negative Self-Talk Creeps In
I know what it must sound like to you whenever those ugly words start pouring out of me.
Love Is Not Inherently Good: A Warning For Anyone Who Thinks It Will Be Easy
The love that you put out into the world will not last forever, ricocheting between atoms, shifting shape as needed. A thoughtless heart can stop your love cold.
“I Knew That Shit Was Poison”: 12 People Describe What Paxil Did To Them As Teens And Young Adults
Late last week the New York Times published an article titled Antidepressant Paxil Is Unsafe for Teenagers, New Analysis Says. After reading it through twice, I sent the link to my friend.
An Open Letter To My Son
You. Sometimes I wonder about you. I wonder, for instance, where you came from. I understand the dry facts, of course, the complex mechanics of ovulation and ejaculation.
