In this intimate and unflinching collection, Stacy Stephens invites readers on a transformative journey through the landscape of womanhood, identity, and self-discovery.
From the electric uncertainty of youth to the quiet revelations of maturity, Stephens crafts a narrative of a life fully examined-where relationships collapse and rebuild, where expectations are challenged, and where a woman finds her voice amid the chaos of societal expectations.
With raw honesty and lyrical precision, these poems explore the intersections of love, motherhood, disappointment, and empowerment. Stephens masterfully weaves together moments of vulnerability with flashes of defiance, creating a tapestry of experiences that feels at once deeply personal and universally resonant.
"Now I Know Myself" stands as both a testament to the struggles of becoming and a celebration of finally arriving. Through her keen observations and evocative imagery-from rain-soaked cafés to moonlit bedrooms-Stephens crafts a world where self-knowledge becomes the ultimate act of rebellion and grace.
This collection speaks to anyone who has ever questioned their place, fought to redefine themselves, or found unexpected strength in the journey toward authenticity. Stephens reminds us that knowing oneself is not a destination but a continuous unfolding-a process as beautiful as it is necessary.