#mommy Joyce

[morgodrawings]

Happy (late) Mother’s Day! To one amazing mom Joyce Byers

[jonathanbyersphd]

Nancy said enough matching perms with Karen. Joyce is my new hairstyle inspo

[wine-wrtj]

Save me Karen Wheeler development… Karen Wheeler development save me… Karen Wheeler development…

[ickypuppi3]

billy trying to flirt with joyce and getting shut down instantly

[dreamofbecoming]

i love bisexual eddie munson, but specifically in like a shang from mulan kind of way, you know? like he knew he liked boys, that made sense. just another way he’s different from everyone else, just another reason he’s a freak. so why bother examining it? he’s gay, hawkins hates him, might as well lean into it. maybe chrissy was the first time a girl made him feel butterflies (or bats?) in his stomach, and it confused him so bad he didn’t know what the hell to do about it except make a fool of himself flirting with the queen. maybe he took one look at nancy wheeler with a sawed off and went “yeah ok holy shit i get it, i see why steve was willing to burn his life down for her and why robin keeps making moon eyes at her and why jonathan lost his mind and pointed his camera through steve’s window like an insane person.” like he’s still into steve, obviously. the man is swanning about shirtless and bloody in an apocalyptic wasteland like the embodiment of all of eddie’s weirdest fantasies, there’s no way he’s not into steve. but i just love the idea of eddie being the one going through an Upside Down sexuality crisis (TM) rather than steve. what is happening to him?? why does he suddenly want to kiss everyone??? get it together munson you are running from a goddamn mob!!!

[ammyamarant]

For all Buffy the Vampire Slayer did wrong, for all the things Joss Whedon did to his actors, The Body is not one of them. It's a masterful piece of storytelling about grief and loss, and how powerless we all are in the face of something we can't stop.

But we don't talk about the last few minutes of I Was Made For Loving You. After a pretty mediocre episode, Buffy comes home like it's a normal day. But inside she sees her mother laying motionless on the couch. She doesn't expect Joyce to be there. So she goes to talk to her like normal. But when Joyce doesn't respond, she says the most heartbreaking thing.

"Mom? Mom? ...Mommy?"

[heavenlytouches]

Maybe a weird one but can I get Joyce Byers mom teaching u to cook? Thank you

Hi love <3 and noo, don't worry it's not weird! It's really really sweet :) I loove Winona Ryder so let's goo ^^ El <3

Joyce Byers- a pinch of love

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GN reader

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MOM! Joyce Byers

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Joyce Byers

The aroma of garlic and sautéed onions fills the air in the Byers’ kitchen, mingling with the famous 80’s tune blaring from the old transistor radio that sits on the countertop.

The soft, syrupy notes of Cyndi Lauper’s “Time After Time” play a comforting backdrop to the busy scene unfolding in the dimly lit kitchen. You take a moment to lean against the doorframe, watching your mother, Joyce Byers, expertly chop vegetables with a smile that could light up even the darkest of rooms.

“Are you just going to stand there, or are you going to help me make the best lasagna in Hawkins?”

She calls playfully, her voice riddled with laughter and a hint of sarcasm. You can’t help but chuckle to yourself.

"Yes ma'am. Your co-worker is ready for business!"

You say, playfully and smile at your mom, listening to Cyndi filling the kitchen with beautiful positive energy.

This is the kind of moment you live for—just the two of you, no upside-down monsters lurking around, no government experiments to worry about, just a mother and child soaking up the warmth of a shared moment.

You step into the kitchen, your sneakers squeaking against the linoleum flooring. The walls are painted a soothing shade of pale yellow, adorned with sunflowers—Joyce's favorite. The retro appliances hum softly, and you smile, recalling how she often tells stories of their quirky past when she bought each one.

You take your place at the kitchen island, pulling on the apron she handed you—one covered in cartoon cats that always makes you laugh, no matter how many times you wear it.

Joyce gives you a look of approval as she dusts her hands on her apron, the fabric twinkling with bits of flour and an assortment of spices.

“Okay, first things first-”

She says, leaning closer, her eyes twinkling.

“Cooking is like magic, and the kitchen is our world of enchantment. You’ve got to put your heart into every dish.”

With a quick flick of her wrist, she picks up a clove of garlic, handing it to you.

“Can you crush this for me?”

You nod, grabbing a knife and awkwardly trying to replicate what she effortlessly does.

"Am I doing it right?"

You ask as she looks at you, her eyes full of love.

“Don’t smash it like it owes you money.”

She teases, her laughter ringing through the room. It’s infectious, and soon you are both giggling, the tension of the day melting away.

Joyce pulls out a cookbook from a shelf—its spine cracked, pages stained with a bit of sauce and love.

“This is my secret weapon..”

She whispers, as if sharing a grand secret with you.

“The better the recipe, the more you can improvise!”

As you dive deeper into the culinary journey, she shares with you little tidbits about her childhood, her dreams, and how even the most mundane ingredients can bring family together.

You chop, mix, and taste, dodging flour clouds materializing as she playfully throws a pinch at you, exclaiming-

“The more, the merrier!”

Amid the laughter, there’s a moment of seriousness as she lights a cigarette, the smoke curling up like a ghost.

“Never lose your ability to be silly, sweetheart.."

She says thoughtfully, her voice a blend of bravado and vulnerability.

“Life can be tough, but laughter is the best seasoning.”

You nod, absorbed in her words. It’s these little life lessons that cement your bond, making you realize that cooking is more than just about the food—it’s about sharing love through every layer, every flavor.

"You always know how to make me feel better mom."

You add, smiling to her as she takes another drag of her cigarette.

"Also, does Cyndi help while making food?

You smile, Joyce laughing with you. She sees you're just like her.

As the lasagna bubbles away in the oven, Joyce retrieves a couple of glasses from the cupboard, and pours a splash of grape soda for you both—simple pleasures that feel straight out of an adventure movie.

“Did I ever tell you how I used to dance to Prince in the living room while making dinner?”

She asks, her expression mischievous.

“I think I heard that story, like, a hundred times."

You reply with a smile, taking a sip and savoring the sweetness. But you wouldn’t have it any other way.

Each retelling brings you closer to understanding your mom—the woman with a propensity for wild hair and wild dreams.

Before long, the timer dings, and Joyce lifts the lasagna from the oven, its cheesy aroma filling the space like a warm blanket. She turns, her eyes sparkling with pride.

“You ready for the best meal ever?”

You burst out in enthusiastic agreement, your heart swelling. Moments like these turn the chaos of everyday life into treasured memories.

As you sit down to eat, laughter continues to resonate between you, a symphony of flavor and familial bond filling the room.

In this cozy kitchen, surrounded by the essence of the 80’s and the unmistakable warmth of love, you realize that you’re learning more than how to cook; you’re learning about life, connection, and family—one delicious meal at a time.

Yaaaaaay women in my requests!! I loved this one so so much. I hope y'all liked it too. I can write anything for any character babes and don't forget- requests are always open and welcome <33

I love you guys so much

El <3

(all images were made by: El via canva & paint)

[coldforestnight]

[bestmothertournament]

Propaganda Under Cut:

Catherine Wilder (Mother of Alex): Catherine is usually highly logical and cool and hard but can be softer towards her son. Tried to make Alex's life after the death of his best friend. Took responsibility for her mistakes in order to try and repair her family and set a good example for Alex. Protective of her son.

Joyce Summers (Mother of Buffy and Dawn): Joyce loves and supports Buffy (and later Dawn) on her own after the break up of her marriage. She loves Buffy supporting her through her break ups and traumas. Joyce is protective of Buffy wishing that she didn't have to be a slayer. Joyce wishes that Buffy could have all the choices in the world trying to convince her to go to one of the better colleges because she can and let Faith be the Sunnydale Slayer.

[ranger-crisis]

Tiefling on Half-Elf violence I see.

[bylertruther]

me when season five airs and The Big Reveals are mike's sexuality and will's love for mike bc mike has always known he's loved will but he hasn't always been comfortable with his sexuality and will has always known what he is but he didn't always know that what he felt for mike was that kind of love until it was already too late and thus the source of his pain has been jealousy + unrequited love

[piastrinorris]

oh yeah also we went to spencer's and my "eddie wears weirdly specific shirts ironically" has spread to "eddie basically has shares in spencer's from buying every one of these shirts"

[depressedtheatrekiddo]

Watch me rant about Castlevania to my friends in an ✨ interests afternoon ✨ where we are gonna talk about things we like through Canva presentations :D <3

[sapphicslut777]

if i had a mom like joyce byers or a dad like jim hopper (or any dad at all tbh) i would never complain about anything ever again

[sturnswift]

winona ryder is gorgeous no matter what but she was hitting DIFFERENT in st3 bro idk i love that woman

[collectivecloseness]

Just wanted to clarify smth real quick in case it wasn’t clear! I’m very happy to write for any of my characters listed romantically, or platonically.

But especially in the case of Joyce, I wanna point out I’m happy writing her romantically, but also I’m happy writing her as an adoptive mom figure too, for those kinds of fics!

I like writing her either way, and any of the characters can be written with non romantic relationships too! :)