Kate Wicker

Storyteller & Speaker

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Depression does not discriminate and other things you should know about the mental illness

Last month I had plans to write a lot more about my personal struggles with depression and anxiety since May is designated #mentalhealthawarenessmonth, but I never got around to writing more than a couple of Instagram posts. To be honest, sharing photos of my progeny is far more fun than opening up about an illnessRead the whole post >>

· June 7, 2018 · Tagged With: Depression, Getting Past Perfect, Hope, Tough · Filed Under: Kate's Blog

Hi, I’m Kate

 

I'm the author of two nonfiction books Getting Past Perfect and Weightless, a storyteller*, overthinker, eating disorder survivor, mom of five, book junkie, socially awkward nerd as well as a speaker (so basically a walking and talking contradiction), and a perfectionist in recovery.

I am currently working towards my MFA in Fiction at Warren Wilson. Thank you to everyone who has read my drafts, offered feedback, and cheered me on. The writing life is often solitary, but I wouldn’t be here without a community of support.

 

*Imperfect motherhood story for Rabbit Box (no children will harmed in the telling of the story and Mom had permission to share this video)

*Some BODY to Love story for Rabbit Box

 

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