Many of us started 2024 with a list of things we hoped to achieve. For many, the desires of our heart were attached to the house, the car, the job, the improved relationship with loved ones, or a new romantic relationship. Despite the efforts of many, it seemed that none of those things would comeContinue reading “And 2024 was a success… not BUT!”
Author Archives: Stacey The Editor™
Stacey holds a Master of Science Degree in Gender and Development Studies, a Master of Arts Degree in Communication Studies, and a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Literatures in English. Based on her philosophy of gender equity and gender-sensitive development, she operates with the understanding that no single approach is right for any one group/person. Stacey, who is also an author, is a honest Vocal Introvert™ and empath, advocates for the unmet needs of women and girls, as well as any other marginalized group, through her writing, which include but is not limited to poetry, story writing and thought pieces. She is also a content and copy editor, proofreader and writer who enjoys open and raw conversations and uncomfortable truths about life, but more specific, parenting (the good and not so good), misogyny, gender-based violence, narcissistic abuse, feminism, friendship, and sex. She believes in thoughtfulness and love and will choose kindness over being nice any day. Check out her books at her author page at https://www.amazon.com/stores/Stacey-A-Palmer/author/B08ZSPMZ8T?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true#formatSelectorHeader
WORRY LOVE
It had only been a week since the passing of a colleague’s parent, and when asked how he was doing he said he was doing fine. “I am calm, so maybe it has not hit me yet,” he said. “Soon, it will. I am sure,” he continued. “Maybe, this is the peace beyond understanding thatContinue reading “WORRY LOVE”
Disobedient adults
As I took the sharp corner to make my way through the hills and valleys (literally), I burst out laughing. It occurred to me that if I, as an adult, have such a challenge with obedience, what say my daughter.
DisappointHIM
The post explores the concept of disappointment in oneself and from others, emphasizing that such feelings often stem from personal value systems, particularly a faith-based one. It highlights the importance of examining expectations, recognizing when they conflict with one’s values, and understanding the role of humility in addressing disappointments related to one’s relationship with God.
Beautified Abuse
Good for you if you have never offended anyone or if anyone has never offended you. Clearly, you are living under a rock. Obviously, we are all going to offend/hurt each other (in great or small ways) at some point in our interactions with each other – friends, family, coworkers, strangers-in-passing, etc. Once we coexistContinue reading “Beautified Abuse”
“Surviving Self-Awareness” IS A Thing!
As far as I was concerned, I was taking a long sabbatical from writing poetry and was gonna be completely focused on different types of continuous prose. However, poetry decided that it wasn’t done with me, and in the midst of my departure, poetry instructed me to engage, by sometimes literally waking me in theContinue reading ““Surviving Self-Awareness” IS A Thing!”
THE KILLING WON’T STOP.
When a person strategizes on ways to kill and “kill”, the damage can be irreversible; our bodies can die or our will to live may die.
WHEN IT’S TIME TO GO, WE KNOW.
It is not worth the long-term effects on our physical, emotional, and mental health to remain in any space that does not serve us or that we are not serving them. We owe it to our today and the possibility of a tomorrow to remove ourselves so that we can give ourselves the love that we deserve
The POWER of Keeping your WORD.
Ultimately, many of us operate in such tunnel vision ways that we are incapable of seeing how our actions affect the other person.
PARENTING PIVOT: MOM! I AM AN ADULT.
Parenting, an emotionally rewarding and challenging task, entails a mix of unconditional love, introspection, self-awareness, honesty… The process requires constant adjustment, especially as children transition to adulthood, necessitating balance, respect for new boundaries, and room for evolution.
PARENTING, ADVOCACY AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN 