Michael Damian Thomas
@michaeldthomas.bsky.social
9-time Hugo Award and World Fantasy Award-winning Publisher/Editor at @uncannymagazine, & Content Editor for the It’s Storytime with Wil Wheaton podcast. Former caregiver for awesome late daughter, Caitlin. He/Him, They/Them.
Woke up today in not the best brain, and I am trying to be more like Caitlin.
February 4, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Woke up today in not the best brain, and I am trying to be more like Caitlin.
Caitlin loved silliness. We have very similar senses of humor. Loved her smile when I was being her ridiculous papa.
January 31, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Caitlin loved silliness. We have very similar senses of humor. Loved her smile when I was being her ridiculous papa.
Even an EEG could not stop Caitlin’s joy. 🦄❤️
January 28, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Even an EEG could not stop Caitlin’s joy. 🦄❤️
12 years ago today, Caitlin died for the first time. I didn’t know until after she was resuscitated and in the PICU, but she had some very scary moments during her spinal fusion. She lived for ten more years of amazing adventures. ❤️🦄
January 27, 2026 at 7:28 PM
12 years ago today, Caitlin died for the first time. I didn’t know until after she was resuscitated and in the PICU, but she had some very scary moments during her spinal fusion. She lived for ten more years of amazing adventures. ❤️🦄
It doesn’t get any easier. I miss my daughter so very much.
January 25, 2026 at 4:26 PM
It doesn’t get any easier. I miss my daughter so very much.
Caitlin's favorite band, The New Pornographers, are releasing a new album. (She was friends with the band, and they were extremely kind to her.) Sometimes, it's very hard to see the world move without her. So many things she never will get to experience. She packed in a lot, though.
January 23, 2026 at 10:26 PM
Caitlin's favorite band, The New Pornographers, are releasing a new album. (She was friends with the band, and they were extremely kind to her.) Sometimes, it's very hard to see the world move without her. So many things she never will get to experience. She packed in a lot, though.
It's been 21 months, but the grief of Cairtlin's death is still very strong. I miss her smile. Her silliness. Her company. I know most of you are tired of me talking about it, but it's a constant ache.
January 17, 2026 at 4:14 PM
It's been 21 months, but the grief of Cairtlin's death is still very strong. I miss her smile. Her silliness. Her company. I know most of you are tired of me talking about it, but it's a constant ache.
“Show me what comic you loved when you were 13, and that's all I need to know about you.”
I was all about the West Coast Avengers and all of the Avengers comics in general.
I was all about the West Coast Avengers and all of the Avengers comics in general.
January 12, 2026 at 7:51 PM
“Show me what comic you loved when you were 13, and that's all I need to know about you.”
I was all about the West Coast Avengers and all of the Avengers comics in general.
I was all about the West Coast Avengers and all of the Avengers comics in general.
Caitlin‘s urn is in my room, and I am looking at it and missing her so very much. Her smile and sass made every day better.
January 4, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Caitlin‘s urn is in my room, and I am looking at it and missing her so very much. Her smile and sass made every day better.
I miss Caitlin so very much.
December 29, 2025 at 11:40 AM
I miss Caitlin so very much.
Caitlin always wanted to go to Scotland. I really wish she could come with me on this adventure.
December 9, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Caitlin always wanted to go to Scotland. I really wish she could come with me on this adventure.
Today I am 51 years old. Here is a previous birthday with Caitlin. I miss her so very much.
Tomorrow, I am off to Scotland to spend Christmas with my amazing fiancée Kirsty and the family. 🎄🥰
Tomorrow, I am off to Scotland to spend Christmas with my amazing fiancée Kirsty and the family. 🎄🥰
December 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Today I am 51 years old. Here is a previous birthday with Caitlin. I miss her so very much.
Tomorrow, I am off to Scotland to spend Christmas with my amazing fiancée Kirsty and the family. 🎄🥰
Tomorrow, I am off to Scotland to spend Christmas with my amazing fiancée Kirsty and the family. 🎄🥰
Today would have been Caitlin’s 23rd birthday. I miss her so very much. 💔💔💔
October 28, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Today would have been Caitlin’s 23rd birthday. I miss her so very much. 💔💔💔
Today is the 6th anniversary of Caitlin almost dying in the local hospital ER/ICU-- one day before her 17th birthday. I got 4 1/2 more joyful years with her, but this was the beginning of the end. Grateful that people were there for me then.
October 27, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Today is the 6th anniversary of Caitlin almost dying in the local hospital ER/ICU-- one day before her 17th birthday. I got 4 1/2 more joyful years with her, but this was the beginning of the end. Grateful that people were there for me then.
Today is the 3-year anniversary of the big meeting at the children's hospital where the doctors confirmed Caitlin's terminal diagnosis, and the team changed the plan to keeping her comfortable. Caitlin had 18 more months of adventures, joy, silliness, & love after that. Much more than was expected.
October 10, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Today is the 3-year anniversary of the big meeting at the children's hospital where the doctors confirmed Caitlin's terminal diagnosis, and the team changed the plan to keeping her comfortable. Caitlin had 18 more months of adventures, joy, silliness, & love after that. Much more than was expected.
3 years ago today, Caitlin was being discharged after months at the hospital when she desated in her wheelchair. Though the nurse thought it was a sensor, the attending pediatrician stopped us from leaving, knowing something really bad had happened. This was the beginning of the end. 💔
October 3, 2025 at 4:24 PM
3 years ago today, Caitlin was being discharged after months at the hospital when she desated in her wheelchair. Though the nurse thought it was a sensor, the attending pediatrician stopped us from leaving, knowing something really bad had happened. This was the beginning of the end. 💔
ALL OUT!! WOO!!!!
September 20, 2025 at 4:28 PM
ALL OUT!! WOO!!!!
So much of the world is terrible, and I want my daughter back.
September 20, 2025 at 12:37 AM
So much of the world is terrible, and I want my daughter back.
The world is making me grumpy, so here is a photo of me and Caitlin from Christmas Eve 2004 when she was 2 years old.
September 15, 2025 at 6:38 PM
The world is making me grumpy, so here is a photo of me and Caitlin from Christmas Eve 2004 when she was 2 years old.
I think this is the earliest photo of me and Caitlin. How does 2002 seem both so very long ago and also like yesterday?
September 9, 2025 at 1:38 AM
I think this is the earliest photo of me and Caitlin. How does 2002 seem both so very long ago and also like yesterday?
They had the guests sign a ton of these. This was a charity auction purchase for me. Sadly, Barry isn’t listed and didn’t sign, but Terrance, Troughton, and Pertwee signed it.
September 7, 2025 at 4:28 PM
They had the guests sign a ton of these. This was a charity auction purchase for me. Sadly, Barry isn’t listed and didn’t sign, but Terrance, Troughton, and Pertwee signed it.