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Ever since I was a child, I’ve been drawn to storytelling. Whether it was through the many books on my bookshelves or my own imagination scribbled in my notebooks, I found an early passion for writing and escaping into a good story. My passion for writing has blossomed into a 13-year career in journalism and public relations, telling other people’s stories. Now, I am telling my own.
When I had my first child in 2022, I experienced postpartum depression and anxiety, a perinatal mood disorder that has stayed with me ever since. A regular therapy goer, my long-term therapist suggested I find a creative outlet to help get my emotions out, and naturally, I turned to writing poetry.
What started as a few poems has turned into two poetry collections: poemspartum: pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, seasons (growth), and coffee mug rings. My poetry explores maternal mental health and my own experience with motherhood, offering comfort and understanding to mothers juggling self-care, careers, and childbearing.
Thank you for being here and supporting my work. Together, we can break the mental health stigma and support new mothers.
Kassondra Mangione lives in Connecticut with her husband, children, three cats, and many, many bookshelves. She grew up on the Connecticut shoreline with a love of writing, music, and theatre. Kassondra earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and a master’s degree in English. After her 9-5 working in corporate communications, Kass chases poetry and toddlers during her 5-9.
Kassondra has self-published two poetry collections, poemspartum: pregnancy, postpartum, motherhood, seasons (growth), and coffee mug rings. Her first collection was featured on NPR’s “Where We Live” and promoted by several local independent bookstores, coffee shops, and postpartum support groups. She loves coffee, gardening, her Peloton bike, and scribbling in her notebooks.