Show, Don’t Tell: The Fine Art of Advocacy
Show, don’t tell. This is one of the greatest tenets any writer has drilled into them at an early age. Show, don’t tell. Show us the action. Do not describe the tree, show us the verdant ferocity with which it lived -through calm, sunny days as well as...Media Continues to Stigmatize Moms With PPD
I don’t want to beat anyone up. I don’t. I’m not a fan of pitchforks and torches or ripping people to shreds. I just want to get the facts straight. That’s all I’m asking. That’s all any Warrior Mom asks. This story, originating...
How Shame Gets In The Way of Postpartum Depression Recovery
It seems that the majority of my posts end up coming across as discussions on why it is important to reach out for support if you are struggling with a perinatal mood or anxiety disorder like postpartum depression, which makes sense, I guess, since I am a...
Postpartum Depression & Stigma: You Don’t Need to Prove That You’re Worthy
I got an email from a mom this week who, in her story of frustration over the lack of help for postpartum depression, made sure to let me know how successful she is. She’s smart. She has a great job. She makes good money, she told me. Her words struck me. How...
Meet Katherine
Katherine Stone is the creator of Postpartum Progress. She is a survivor of postpartum anxiety & OCD. Follow her on Twitter at @postpartumprog or on Instagram at @katherine_stone.
Meet Katherine
Katherine Stone is the creator of Postpartum Progress. She is a survivor of postpartum anxiety & OCD. Follow her on Twitter at @postpartumprog or on Instagram at @katherine_stone.