Terri Bailey Writes

08/12/2026

I am a part of Kevin Powell writing group and last week we discussed the business of writng and the importance of self promotion. So I'm following through and promoting myself. Check out this excerpt from my short story, From Sinner to Santo. It is available on my YouTube channel .

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Excerpt from my short story "From Sinner to Santo," a mystical read...

08/10/2026

Guilt after a boundary is not proof the boundary was wrong. Guilt is a negative coping mechanism that we sometimes use to avoid change.

Often the feeling of leaving an old role behind is scary because it requires doing something new. Speaking from personal experience, I have opted to stay stuck in misery than to step into the unknown. In the South we call that sticking with the devil you know.

Another reason for not setting boundaries is we are afraid to disappoint people we love. Know that you can disappoint someone without harming them. Choose yourself. They will survive the change. Leave the guilt behind and protect yourself.

PROMPTS:
*What is one boundary I can set today? List 3 action steps.
*List any obstacles that may hold you back (fear of disappointing someone or fear of retribution)
*What do I believe another person's disappointment, or anger says about me? Why are their feelings my responsibility?

08/08/2026

Join us!

Calling all FL Moms of Color, join us!

Y'all know I'm going to keep learning new ways to help my community. I'm so honored to be a part of this group of bad, bold, beautiful, bodacious Mommas! Moms of color in FL, sign up to join our Mothering Justice movement and learn ways you can create change for you and other Moms.

08/02/2026

In my role as Founder/ED of the Bailey Learning and Arts Collective, Inc., I am committed to helping the next generation of socially responsible community leaders and empowerment coaches by showing them boots on the ground, affordable organizing skills and techniques!

Join Bailey Learning and Arts Collective, Inc. intern Sahara Butler on Saturday and create a blueprint for your next chapter. It's free, and I'll have some of my workbooks, planners, and journals available for purchase!

Spread the word!

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08/02/2026

I feel so seen!!

🌻Word of the Day 😄
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07/31/2026

I carry pain silently
In the depths of my core
Where the fire of creativity
Burns brilliantly
And me myself and I
Transmute those negative
and positive ions that make up that pain
And speak life over it
And rub & shape & mold it
Until all of that remains
Of that petulant pain
Is a diamond
Sparkling bright
And glowing with wisdom
Learned from my plight
And my silent pain
And the lessons retained
Is now a most healing & stunning light
Come close & feel its new life & hear its new song
Ase!
(C)2026 Terri L Bailey

My response to the Threads poetry prompt below

07/17/2026

As I sit here wishing for time to
Write
Rest
Reset
Just simply breathe

My spirit encourages me to smile and reflect about this moment, this day in gratitude.

I am

Grateful for Olodumare (God)
Grateful for breath
Grateful my Momma and baby brother are still here
Grareful for my husband and daughter
Grateful for clarity
Grateful for family
Grateful for friends
Grateful for my memories
Grateful for the millions of ideas I have
Grateful for a space to live
Grateful for my ol black jeep with a hemi
Grateful for employment
Grateful for opportunities to grow
Grateful for healing

Grateful for the possibility of seeing another sunrise

Grateful for you

Grateful for me

This list is not exhaustive
It is ever growing
And so am I

What are you grateful for today?

07/16/2026

A journal holds your truest thoughts, your biggest dreams, and your daily wins. My journals give your inner world a beautiful, intentional home. Grab one July 18 at the Black Business Expo in Gainesville and start writing your story.

25% of all profits go to Bailey Learning and Arts Collective, Inc. for art and women's empowerment programing.

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