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Hi, I’m Stacie J. Whitaker-Harris—a published author, certified recovery and peer support specialist, mindfulness coach, and artist. My journey has been shaped by over 20 years of writing, storytelling, and community advocacy. From publishing essays and poems as a middle schooler to contributing to university newspapers and appearing in local news, writing has always been my passion.

As a woman of faith with a Master’s in Law (business focus) and a Bachelor’s in Nonprofit Management, I am committed to empowering others through my words, art, and coaching. In 2020, I discovered my love for painting, which began as a form of therapy and blossomed into a creative outlet, with many pieces sold and displayed in local contests. My work reflects a dedication to healing, growth, and honoring the God-given potential in all of us.

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Embracing Me is more than a blog—it's a journey of self-discovery, healing, and honoring the divine within. Here, I share my life experiences—good, bad, and transformative—to inspire and uplift. I spent years hiding my gifts and stories out of fear. But through faith, I’ve chosen to embrace who I am and share my God-given talents with the world.

From essays and poetry to coaching and peer support, my mission is to guide you toward wholeness and inspire you to live fully and freely in harmony with your mind, body, and spirit.

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Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Love Is...

Poem Written by Stacie J. Whitaker-Harris
Originally composed on December 14, 2019, and revised on January 8, 2025

Love is air...
Love is light...
Love is food...
Love is life.

Love is strength...
Love is tears...
Love is forgiveness...
Love is setting boundaries.

Love is sweet! 
Love is a gift that fills you and leads you...
Love is looking in the mirror and knowing your value...
Love is pushy!

Love is colorful...
Love is believing you can fly with no wings... 
Love is feeling the presence of that one over a thousand miles away...
Love is the synchronization of two heartbeats...that even when one is distant you can still hear its heart as if beside you.

Love is knowing how to hold on but also knowing when to let go...
Love is holding on EVEN when you let go...
Love is a complex gift that casts out fear, doubt, and unbelief...
Love is conversation, protection, and intimacy beyond the sheets.

Love builds character and discipline...
Love is understanding the pains of those you love...
Love is always extending prayers of peace, joy, happiness, and wellness...
Love weathers the greatest of storms.

To know TRUE LOVE at its core is to know compromise...
To know love is to know purity and sacrifice...
To know love is to know that love cannot be destroyed by time, distance, or space...
Love is eternal!


Notice/Disclaimer:
This poem is the original work of Stacie J. Whitaker-Harris and is protected by copyright law. Unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of this work in any form without the express written consent of the author is strictly prohibited.

Thank you for respecting the creative integrity of this piece! 


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