Heather Brooke Armstrong (1975–2023,) née Hamilton, was an American writer and blogger recognized for her groundbreaking contributions to the world of mommy blogging.
Born in Memphis, Tennessee, Armstrong was originally raised in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) and pursued an English major at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. After graduating in 1997, she departed from the church, delving into a web development career in Los Angeles during the dot-com boom. Eventually, she returned to Salt Lake City, transitioning into consulting and design.
Armstrong’s foray into online writing commenced in 2001 with the creation of the blog Dooce (a playful take on the word ‘dude.’) This platform rapidly gained popularity due to its candid and humorous exploration of Armstrong’s roles as a mother, woman, and individual. Dooce offered an intimate, unfiltered glimpse into mental health and various personal struggles. In 2015, Armstrong took a step back from the blog.
Her unique ability to interweave personal anecdotes, humor, and authenticity resonated widely, making Dooce one of the most read and influential blogs during the early years of the blogging phenomenon. Additionally, Armstrong contributed to the Huffington Post and O, The Oprah Magazine.
Armstrong expanded her reach into the realm of book publishing with It Sucked and Then I Cried: How I Had a Baby, a Breakdown, and a Much Needed Margarita (2009) and The Valedictorian of Being Dead (2019.)
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That’s sort of a cliche about parents. We all believe that our children are the most beautiful children in the world. But the thing is, what no one really talks about is the fact that we all really believe it.
—Heather Armstrong
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