AUTHOR HIGHLIGHT
TIME DOES NOT HEAL
TV TALK SHOW HOST STACY-ANN SMITH LAUNCHES NEW MEMOIR
In a compelling message-driven memoir detailing a few of her life ’ s valley experiences , Jamaican journalist and TV talk show host Stacy-Ann Smith is boldly challenging the widely accepted view that time alone can heal all wounds . The creator and executive producer of the popular talk show ' It ’ s A Woman ’ s World ' transparently shares her experiences with pain and loss in Time Does Not Heal . “ There are so many people walking around , going through life in a state of brokenness , waiting on time to miraculously fix what ails them . But mental health professionals will tell you that time alone does not heal all wounds . You have to be intentional about your healing , and that ’ s what this book is about ,” said Smith . Tracing her experience with childhood trauma , a failed marriage and the impact of the death of her father , Smith readily admits that she , like many persons , struggled to function . “ After my father died , I hit rock bottom , couldn ’ t function , was barely going through the motions . If it wasn ’ t for my faith in God and my willingness to seek help , I probably wouldn ’ t be here now ,” Smith asserted . The seasoned communications practitioner is hoping that through her experiences , other persons struggling with heartbreak , guilt and pain will be motivated to take the necessary steps to pursue healing . “ As I share in the book , it makes sense for us to pay attention to our emotional wellbeing . Most Jamaicans pay little attention to this aspect of our overall health , and so what you end up with are persons who have a hard time coping , can ’ t maintain healthy relationships or function optimally .” Smith says she ’ s hoping that through Time Does Not Heal , readers will begin to accept that their feelings are valid and will actively protect and preserve their emotional wellbeing . “ This is what emotional intelligence is all about , and there ’ s so much data on the value of emotional intelligence to human interaction , progress , and peace .”
Time Does Not Heal is available on the author ’ s website www . stacyannsmith . com ; and on other online platforms such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble . Jamaican book lovers can also find it in Bryan ’ s Bookstore .