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Thirty years ago today, a monster tore these two little sisters apart. Stacey-Ann Tracy was nine years old when my mother& #39;s husband snatched her from the street, did unspeakable things to her, ended her life and tossed her body away like trash.
Stacey is pictured in this photo with her little sister Libby.
Stacey and Libby were as close as sisters could possibly get. On May 22, 1990, Stacey kissed Libby goodbye at her school - eight days later, Libby kissed Stacey goodbye in her coffin.
Stacey and Libby were as close as sisters could possibly get. On May 22, 1990, Stacey kissed Libby goodbye at her school - eight days later, Libby kissed Stacey goodbye in her coffin.
The past 30 years have been very hard for Libby, her mum Janet and grandmother Joan. Stacey is their last thought at night and their first thought in the morning.
They have lived with the fallout of my stepfather& #39;s actions for three decades.
They have lived with the fallout of my stepfather& #39;s actions for three decades.
Yet, despite their anger, their grief and their despair, they continue moving forward. When I found out my stepfather killed Stacey, I had no idea the impact this would have on my life.
But over the years, she has influenced my career direction, my activism against violence and my desire to be an ethical and decent human. But I would trade it all to hit pause on that day to ensure Stacey lived.
There& #39;s not been a day in the past 30 years that I haven& #39;t thought of this little girl and what she endured.
I& #39;ve always been grateful for the kindness that Stacey& #39;s family have shown me in that time.
I& #39;ve always been grateful for the kindness that Stacey& #39;s family have shown me in that time.
They could have hated me for my stepfather& #39;s actions but they did the exact opposite. They truly are amazingly generous people who I am proud to call my friends.
I& #39;ve carried Stacey in my heart for so long now, that I can barely remember a time when she wasn& #39;t there.
I& #39;ve carried Stacey in my heart for so long now, that I can barely remember a time when she wasn& #39;t there.
RIP STACEY-ANN TRACY!
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