Laura Leigh Abby Title: Writer Education: Emerson College, The New School Location: Hopewell Juntion, NY Expertise: LGBTQ+ topics, parenting, fitness Laura Leigh Abby is a writer who focuses on memoir and personal essay. Her teen diary podcast Seventeen, in which Laura reads her 17-year-old diary and reflects on it, is out now. Experience Laura’s essays have been featured in publications like Cosmopolitan, The Washington Post, Vice and Condé Nast’s them., among others. Her 2016 Amazon Kindle Single The Rush was a memoir about falling in love with her sorority sister in college. Her book 2Brides2Be: A Same Sex Guide for the Modern Bride was published in 2017 and features a mix of memoir and practical advice for couples planning two-bride weddings. Education Laura Leigh graduated from Emerson College with a degree in Writing, Literature and Publication. She went on to earn her Master's degree in Creative Non-fiction from The New School. About Parents Parents, a Dotdash Meredith Brand, is an award-winning online resource for trustworthy, empathetic, and supportive information and inspiration for your families. We reach 9 million readers a month. Our content is written by experienced journalists, fact checked, and reviewed by our Expert Review Board for accuracy. Learn more about us and our editorial guidelines.