Disclaimer: I am a believer in God’s Grace and His mercy, so I exist in complete gratitude, generally. All of that is a given, so NONE of that which should occur in thankfulness is lost on me. The pandemic was declared on March 11, 2020. When it was first announced, everyone I know as wellContinue reading “Carrying the burdens of 409[1]… it is a heavy time!”
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
YOUR BEST MAY NOT BE THEIR ENOUGH, BUT IT SHOULD ALWAYS BE GOOD ENOUGH!
I was recently placed in a situation that forced me to sit in that quiet space and truly introspect deeply. Within that time of quiet introspection, I remember something that someone had said to me prior that “the way we THINK people experience us is not always how they do” (and I’m paraphrasing). Even thoughContinue reading “YOUR BEST MAY NOT BE THEIR ENOUGH, BUT IT SHOULD ALWAYS BE GOOD ENOUGH!”
IS A FICKLE FRIENDSHIP FAKE OR IS A FAKE FRIENDSHIP FICKLE?
Can anyone say today’s blog title five times without being tongue-tied? Try it and let me know…. I couldn’t. Friendship is an important part of every person’s life. It contributes to the overall well-being and happiness of an individual. Even the recluse relies on “friendship” of some kind in order to survive, at some pointContinue reading “IS A FICKLE FRIENDSHIP FAKE OR IS A FAKE FRIENDSHIP FICKLE?”
THE AUDACITY….Boys to men!
I am literally experiencing a kaleidoscope of emotions right now. I am tired, drained, angry and confused from all the news about women being beaten, raped, abused in one way or the other and killed. I just don’t get what is happening. I know that this is nothing new and that women have been sufferingContinue reading “THE AUDACITY….Boys to men!”
No fear for the smear!
You do yourself and your community a disservice when you keep hidden the ways in which you have successfully navigated certain ills to come out on the better end of it. ————————————- I was chatting with a friend who hinted that an acquaintance was trying to figure out how to deal with being publicly smearedContinue reading “No fear for the smear!”
Just laugh….OUT LOUD!
I am sure there are times when my neighbours wonder what it is that I am laughing about. As much as I am an introvert is as much as I love a belly full of laughter and will literally do so by myself – loudly; I simply refuse to stifle my laugh. With all thatContinue reading “Just laugh….OUT LOUD!”
MY PEN SAVED ME.
Today’s post is being made the day after my first book was published and the day that my book launch for “The Chronicles of a Woman: The Truth-teller” will be held. As I sit and reflect, heart racing and nail-biting, I remember the days when I felt that all I had was my pen. InContinue reading “MY PEN SAVED ME.”
FORGIVE YOURSELF….
“Hold your head up, and do NOT wear your shame like it’s your skin” – Stacey A Palmer She has offended you, somehow. She apologizes and seeks your forgiveness. You refuse (for whatever reasons internal to you). You see her smiling and going about her day. “She doesn’t appear contrite,” you say. “Farthest from theContinue reading “FORGIVE YOURSELF….”
IS THE WOMAN ALWAYS SCORNED?
The story of a man and woman parting and the man quickly moving on to the next available person is not unique. It is also not unique that the man can easily start a relationship – in whichever way – with the woman’s best friend, sister, boss, cousin, church sister, mother, perfect stranger or hisContinue reading “IS THE WOMAN ALWAYS SCORNED?”
THE SILENT DILEMMA OF WORKPLACE ABUSE
“If she causes me so much distress, how does she expect me to perform my job well?” I could tell that my friend was extremely stressed, and by the end of our tête-à-tête, I was able to garner the issue to be a long-standing one for him. He explained that he had been working inContinue reading “THE SILENT DILEMMA OF WORKPLACE ABUSE”
PARENTING, ADVOCACY AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN 