Tragic Loss: Influential Mommy Blogger Heather Armstrong Dies at 47
Heather Armstrong, the groundbreaking mommy blogger known for her candid revelations about motherhood, depression, and alcoholism, tragically passed away at age 47.
According to her boyfriend, Pete Ashdown, Heather died by suicide at their home in Salt Lake City. Law enforcement authorities responded to the incident and confirmed her death due to suicide.
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She had two children with her ex-husband Jon, who divorced in 2013. Her relationship with Pete Ashdown began nearly six years ago.
Pete Ashdown revealed that she had been sober for 18 months but had recently experienced a setback.
Heather’s journey toward sobriety was arduous, filled with immense emotional pain. Yet, in her own words, she described the immense significance of reaching six months of sobriety, a symbolic victory that brought her to tears.
Sobriety, for her, was not a mysterious puzzle to solve but a process of acknowledging and living with her wounds.
A post on dooce.com, published in April, revealed the ongoing pain of her alcohol-related struggles. Heather’s journey involved navigating the challenges of early sobriety, comparing it to the vulnerability of a clam without its shell.
She co-founded Dooce in 2001 alongside her former husband and business partner, Jon Armstrong, and transformed it into a thriving career.
As one of the early and most influential mommy bloggers, she fearlessly shared her struggles, including her experiences with her children, relationships, and other challenges.
Heather’s blog initially began as a platform to share her thoughts on pop culture with distant friends, but it quickly evolved into a space where she chronicled her personal life, including her office job and the challenges she faced.
Unfortunately, this led to her dismissal from the job after her employer discovered her blog. However, Heather resurfaced after a six-month hiatus, sharing her experiences as a new mother and her ups and downs.
Heather’s impact on the blogging world cannot be overstated. She paved the way for countless others and gained widespread recognition for her honesty.
Her contributions were recognized by prominent platforms such as Oprah Winfrey’s Show and Forbes, which named her one of the most influential women in media.
Heather also authored several books, including “Things I Learned About My Dad In Therapy” and “The Valedictorian of Being Dead.”
In recent years, Heather became more open about her mental health struggles, even participating in a clinical trial investigating the potential benefits of medically-induced coma for treating depression.
Heather’s achievements extended beyond the blogosphere. She leveraged her success on Dooce and her presence on Instagram.
Moreover, she used other platforms to secure book deals and publish her memoir, “It Sucked, and Then I Cried: How I Had a Baby, a Breakdown and a Much Needed Margarita.”
News of Heather’s passing shocked her fans worldwide. We express our heartfelt condolence and send prayers to the family.