Jessica ThielA not-so-fond farewellMy firstborn son’s departure for college was the longest-shortest experience of my life. I had been preparing for this moment on some small…5 min read·Sep 2, 2021----
Jessica ThielA mental health pauseAfter the year I’ve experienced, it’s a wonder to me that I’ve maintained even a shred of optimism, that I don’t flutter my eyes open…5 min read·Apr 16, 2021----
Jessica ThielYour own breast friendWhen I was in eighth grade, health was one of the few classes that consistently held my attention. During the cancer unit, not realizing…6 min read·Mar 19, 2021----
Jessica ThielSkin deepI was 15 or so when I first understood that something could be wrong with your appearance without you even knowing it. I was at Dayton’s…4 min read·Jan 16, 2021----
Jessica ThielBrave new yearAs I sat half-listening to a basketball game my husband was watching, one of the commentators expressed relief about this awful year…3 min read·Dec 31, 2020----
Jessica ThielBack to our sensesMy cousin’s son has been a bright spot to our entire family throughout the pandemic. He’s 12, soon to be 13, and he lives for familial…4 min read·Nov 14, 2020----
Jessica ThielJoy thiefIf you’re like me, sometime in the past eight months, you’ve entertained the thought that you might just not mind getting the virus and…3 min read·Nov 6, 2020----
