Heather Reid Writes

Heather is an essayist, editor, CMO, mommy, and wife seeking stillness while in a state
of nearly constant motion. She lives, walks, and eats in the greatest city in the world: Chicago.

Mis-Self-Perception

August 18, 2023 by Heather Reid in adultlife, family, education, memories

Uncovering the fallacy of my perceived perfection through the surprising discovery of less-than-perfect grades among my accolades and embracing the possibilities of redefining success and happiness in my life.

How to Fail

January 10, 2018 by Heather Reid in adulting, feminism, momlife, work

In the life that I live now, I will not be the promoted with fanfare and public acclaim. In a world where that’s the definition of success, anything less is obviously a failure. By that standard I have clearly failed.