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culture2 years ago•2 min saved

The Complex Legacy of Heather Armstrong: From Mommy Blogger to Cautionary Tale.

The death of Heather Armstrong, known as the "queen of the mommy bloggers," has prompted assessments of her complicated legacy. Armstrong wrote about her struggles with depression and alcoholism on her pioneering blog, Dooce, and took her own life at age 47. She was a pioneer in women making themselves heard on the internet, but also a target of online harassment. Her posts became increasingly disturbed and erratic in recent years, but in the end, she modeled her humanness and the constant fight to live.

via Newser|

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society2 years ago•6 min saved

The Legacy and Tragic Demise of Pioneering Influencer Heather Armstrong.

Heather Armstrong, a pioneering mommy blogger, died by suicide after relapsing following 18 months of sobriety. Her friends claim she was tormented by "evil" trolls on the website GOMI, founded by Alice Wright. Armstrong's friend Jill Smokler said the trolls were "relentless" and "complete bullying and so cruel." Armstrong leaves behind two daughters. She had battled depression and took part in a clinical trial in 2016 where she was made braindead three times a week for three weeks in an attempt to cure depression.

via Daily Mail|

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obituary2 years ago•2 min saved

Remembering Heather Armstrong: The Legacy of a Pioneering Mommy Blogger

Heather Armstrong, known as the "queen of mommy blogging," has died at the age of 47. She gained popularity in the 2000s for her blog Dooce, where she wrote about motherhood, personal struggles, and relationships. Armstrong was named one of the 30 most influential women in media by Forbes in 2009. She was also an author and had a strong social media presence. Armstrong died by suicide after a recent relapse, according to her boyfriend. She is survived by her ex-husband, two children, and her boyfriend's three children.

via BBC|

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obituary2 years ago•3 min saved

Mommy blogger Heather Armstrong, aka 'Dooce,' dies at 47.

Heather Armstrong, the founder of Dooce.com and a popular mommy blogger, has died at the age of 47. Her blog, which chronicled her experiences in parenthood, marriage, and struggles with depression, attracted millions of readers and made her a commercial success. Armstrong was fired from a tech job for making indiscreet comments online, which inspired the term "Dooced." Her death was announced on her Instagram channel, and her longtime partner confirmed that the cause was suicide.

via The New York Times|

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obituary2 years ago•3 min saved

Mommy blogger 'Dooce' Heather Armstrong dies at 47.

Heather Armstrong, also known as "Dooce," the influential mommy blogger, has died at the age of 47. Armstrong died by suicide, according to her boyfriend. She rose to fame in 2001 with her relatable blog about pregnancy, motherhood, and marriage. Armstrong was also open about her struggles with depression as a parent and was one of the first mom bloggers to write honestly and openly about her mental health. She leaves behind two daughters and an ex-husband.

via TODAY|

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obituary2 years ago•1 min saved

Remembering Heather Armstrong, the beloved mommy blogger known as Dooce.

Heather Armstrong, the pioneering mommy blogger known as Dooce, has died by suicide at the age of 47. She was one of the first and most popular mommy bloggers, writing frankly about her struggles as a mother, relationships, and battles with depression and alcoholism. Armstrong had been sober for over 18 months but had recently had a relapse. She leaves behind two daughters and her boyfriend, Pete Ashdown.

via The Associated Press|

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