
Mia Mercado is a writer whose work has appeared in The New Yorker, New York, the New York Times, Cosmopolitan, Bustle, and more. She’s also the author of two essay collections, Weird But Normal (2020) and She's Nice Though (2022), both published by HarperOne.
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Recent Kinship articles by Mia Mercado
What to Do When Your Dog Is Even More Anxious Than You Are
Did you get a dog for emotional support and now they are the one who needs it?
Are You a Helicopter Dog Parent?
It’s normal to worry – but your pup might also need some space