Alejandra Wilcox

She/her/hers. Writer, radio producer, storyteller of all genres, seasoned insomniac. What's next?

[Alejandra Wilcox @alejawrites]

This was very hard (but cathartic) to write. I'm honored to have gotten to work with @noahmichelson and @HuffPost Personal.

[Noah Michelson @noahmichelson]

This essay from @alejawrites is one of the most heartbreaking and beautiful we've ever run on @HuffPost Personal (and one of the only ones that's made me cry while I edited it)

At the end of a big week of big feelings, find some time to read this one

https://t.co/jgnzUSVagB

[Alejandra Wilcox @alejawrites]

@ItsMeElisaLou My two year old actually had the same response as yours to that one. He was like, "No, I'm little. Not strong." 😂😂

[Alejandra Wilcox @alejawrites]

@ItsMeElisaLou She also doesn't have kids (as far as I'm aware) and is coming at this as a former babysitter. My kids will often be tricked by a babysitter, but never by me. I take her hacks with a grain of salt given that, but I've been pleasantly surprised by how many work for us.

[Alejandra Wilcox @alejawrites]

@mitchellbyars When I think of local journalists I admire, you're at the top of the list. It's a loss for our community but hopefully an ultimate win for you. Congratulations on this next chapter, and thanks for everything.

[Nat @natgrace79]

This is like claiming that if you successfully come home from combat, then you don't have trauma.

Sarah, this is not how trauma works.

[Alejandra Wilcox @alejawrites]

@mSuKsBe I had a traumatic birth where my baby and I almost died. He then did actually die in the NICU 6 weeks later. I'm here to tell you his birth still would have been traumatic if I'd been lucky enough to bring him home. A positive outcome doesn't negate a terrifying medical event.

[Alejandra Wilcox @alejawrites]

@KRaymerBishop As the mom of a preemie who did not leave the NICU, this genuinely makes me so happy. I love knowing the people who did absolutely everything to give our babies the best possible chance remember, even years later. 💛

[Alejandra Wilcox @alejawrites]

@clhubes I know a lot of baby Ezras and Olivers!

[Alejandra Wilcox @alejawrites]

@peepsaregood Tbh polar bears and toddlers have a lot in common.

[Alejandra Wilcox @alejawrites]

@pediatrix @pediatrix I'm a quiet, calm, and patient person. Unfortunately for you, that doesn't apply to injustice or my children's health. I'm also a journalist.

I will stop tweeting at you now, but I am far from done with your company.

[Alejandra Wilcox @alejawrites]

@pediatrix I've been on hold for 1 hour waiting to speak to a supervisor. Is it policy to make it impossible to speak to a supervisor regarding billing disputes? I've been trying to deal with this since November 2023 and would love to talk to someone who can actually help me.

[Alejandra Wilcox @alejawrites]

@pediatrix @pediatrix Your silence on a public platform is as telling as your abysmal customer service + billing practices. You prey on families who have no choice but to take their kids to a hospital or clinic that uses your services, then hope we'll go away when you treat us like garbage.

[Alejandra Wilcox @alejawrites]

@LeRenardeAmer @DeniseDT @clhubes I think you're operating under the assumption that everybody hates kids and hates spending time with them. Some people do. Lots of people actually enjoyed babysitting and interacting with kids! I still enjoy it, but babysitting was so enjoyable to me because it wasn't 24/7.

[Alejandra Wilcox @alejawrites]

@clhubes And even when we have the TV on, my kids are doing other stuff. Blue's Clues is on, but I've read my son two books, he and his sister have colored with the water mat, and he's spent plenty of time running in between both rooms screaming and playing chase.

[Tired Mom Barbie @brooklynyeah]

Y’all, we just need places that children can BE. I get why it can’t be the library. But where the f*ck should it be then? Where can I take my kids when it’s cold outside and they are begging to leave the house? We don’t have money for a trampoline park every week. Tell me. WHERE.