Chantal M Shelstad

Motherhood, here I am Chantal M Shelstad

In her debut poetry collection, author Chantal M. Shelstad pours out her thoughts and experiences on birth, early motherhood, and postpartum mental disorders. Through poetry, she navigates tough conversations, and learns to be the mother she is today. Every day, she is growing. I want to write poetrywith the flourishes and the prose. The words swimming like ducks in the water. The words dippinglike waves in the sea. The words so powerful, so strong, thatthey bring tears to your eyes. Instead, I'm in the trenches. Motherhood, here I am.