Kate Wicker

Storyteller & Speaker

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Fall Fun

Today marks the first day of fall. This is one of my favorite seasons. I’m a sweater-and-jeans-kind-of-girl (especially when I’m pregnant; warmer, cozy clothes are so much more conducive to a growing belly), so I’m always ready for the weather to cool off and for the green leaves to turn golden and crimson. October inRead the whole post >>

· September 22, 2008 · Tagged With: Recipes · Filed Under: Boredom Busters, Traditions

September Breastfeeding Carnival

Welcome to the September Breastfeeding Carnival. This month’s theme is Learning to Breastfeed. For my regular readers, I’m recycling the post that includes a Q&A with my mom-in-law the lactation consultant. For any new readers, thanks for visiting. Be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post to read others’ stories, anecdotes, andRead the whole post >>

· September 22, 2008 · Tagged With: Breastfeeding · Filed Under: Kate's Blog

Mary Moments Carnival: The Birthday Edition

Don’t miss the latest Mary Moments Carnival where Sarah compiled a wonderful pile of presents…er….posts…in honor of Our Blessed Mother’s birthday (celebrated on September 8th).

· September 20, 2008 · Tagged With: Mary · Filed Under: Kate's Blog

Fear Factor

Preface: Just wanted to say a big thanks to all of you who have sent me well-wishes, prayers, emails, encouraging comments, etc. You brightened this preggo’s day! I’ve been thinking about my down feelings during this pregnancy and trying to figure out why I’m feeling low. I know some women experience the blues while pregnant,Read the whole post >>

· September 19, 2008 · Tagged With: Encouragement for Moms, Mary Elizabeth, Pregnancy · Filed Under: Child 3, Kate's Blog

Next Time You’re Feeling Fat…

Consider this: Women used to be chastised for being too thin. We just can’t win if we start trying to look like what society deems as “beautiful” instead of focusing on being healthy. And while we’re on the subject of body image, I shared some of my thoughts on the subject and my personal struggleRead the whole post >>

· September 18, 2008 · Tagged With: Body Image · Filed Under: Body Image

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Hi, I’m Kate

I’m a wife, mom of five kids, writer, speaker, storyteller, bibliophile, runner, eating disorder survivor, and perfectionist in recovery. I'm the author of Getting Past Perfect: Finding Joy & Grace in the Messiness of Motherhood  and Weightless: Making Peace With Your Body.

I’ve tried a lot of things in my life – anorexia, bulimia, law school, teaching aerobics, extended breastfeeding, vegetarianism, trying to be perfect and failing miserably at it – and through it all I’ve been writing. And learning to embrace the messiness of life instead of covering it up, making excuses for it, or being ashamed of my brokenness or my home’s sticky counters.

Nowadays I’m striving every single, imperfect day to strike a balance between keeping it real and keeping it joyful.

 

“She could never be a saint, but she thought she could be a martyr if they killed her quick.”

―Flannery O'Connor

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