Clarke Jones Reilly

Hi, I’m Clarke! Welcome to my writing nook.

A delightful collection of essays, unsolicited opinions, and stories on the increasingly absurd experience of being human.

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  • The hardest part of postpartum is always everyone else

    When I got pregnant with my second child, I gave my husband a warning: nothing brings out family dysfunction like the arrival of a newborn baby. Now, every family has its issues. Everybody has toxic traits. But a familial unit that’s maintained a relative stability for decades seems to immediately…

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● About Me

I’m a writer, mother of two, Muslim revert, and avid storyteller. I’ve been through a lot, and still have the audacity to believe that we can build a life worth living. I write about my questionable decisions, motherhood, cycle-breaking, and whatever else comes to mind. You can expect the occasional rant against fascism and the current state of affairs in the world. Sometimes, I abandon all hope of being profound and tell a ridiculous story just because we could all use a laugh. My first book comes out in December 2026, so stick around!

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