How to Keep House While Drowning: A Gentle Approach to Cleaning and Organizing

KC Davis is a licensed professional counselor, author, speaker, and the creator of the mental health platform Struggle Care. Her blend of personal and professional experiences deeply informs the book’s philosophy. Davis’s journey into the mental health field began in her teenage years when she sought treatment for substance misuse disorder and mental health issues. This early confrontation with mental health challenges provided her with an in-depth understanding of the complexities individuals face in maintaining mental wellness and managing everyday care tasks.

Professionally, Davis has dedicated much of her career to working in addiction recovery. She has held roles as a therapist, consultant, and executive director, which provided her with a broad range of experiences in both private practice and community mental health settings. Her work has given her firsthand insight into how conditions such as ADHD, depression, and anxiety impact daily functioning. This professional experience allows her to offer practical advice that is clinically informed​.

Moreover, Davis’s life experiences, including her role as a mother, are the driving forces behind the ideas in her book. After the birth of her second child in 2020, she experienced severe postpartum depression, exacerbated by the isolation of the COVID-19 lockdowns. This period of intense struggle is a central narrative in her book, highlighting how external pressures can amplify mental health challenges. Davis’s recounting of her feelings of overwhelm and failure provide context for the strategies she advocates. Her battles with postpartum depression underscore the importance of self-compassion and practical solutions in managing care tasks, themes that resonate throughout her writing.

In addition to her therapeutic background and personal experiences, Davis’s engagement with social media, particularly TikTok, has played a pivotal role in shaping her approach. By sharing her journey and practical tips through short videos, she connected with a broad audience who felt unsupported in their struggles with household tasks. The positive reception and sense of community she found online reinforced her belief in the importance of shared experiences and compassionate self-care.