After months of struggling with depression and grief, KC Davis' book "How to Keep House While Drowning" became my lifeline by offering compassionate, practical advice for managing daily tasks when overwhelmed. Some takeaways: • Care tasks like cleaning and laundry are morally neutral – not good or bad • Shame-based motivation leads to shame-based rest, creating a harmful cycle • "Laziness" doesn't exist – executive function challenges explain task difficulties • Being kind to your future ...