Dichotomy of me

Dichotomy of me' is a short anthology of poetry, written in a year, to reflect a mother's experience of the highs and lows of motherhood, alongside mental health struggles. Honest and open, with darkness and light, the reader is invited to come on the journey with the poet and climb the hurdles of life but also see the small beauties that are always there. You just have to find them.

Ruth M Stacey is a mother, teacher, and writer based in Somerset. Before this anthology, she has written a healing memoir on Postpartum Psychosis and recovery, 'Everyone is here to help' and is currently working on a children's book for those whose mothers spend time in Mother and Baby Units. @Dichotomyofmepoetry was launched in January 2023 and Ruth's writing focuses on the wonderful highs and crashing lows of navigating motherhood and mental health, picking out the small wonders in life that bring us the most joy and hope.