State will pause aid for hundreds of Eastern NC hurricane survivors without new funding

State will pause aid for hundreds of Eastern NC hurricane survivors without new funding

After floodwaters recede, search-and-rescue crews depart, and volunteers move on, survivors of natural disasters are often left picking up the pieces, many times with little aid or support. Often, this recovery process spans years, with individuals and families struggling to regain a sense of normalcy. This has been the reality for thousands in Eastern North … Read more

22 Things Breast Cancer Survivors Wish More People Understood About Their Risks, Red Flag Symptoms, And How To Support Us

22 Things Breast Cancer Survivors Wish More People Understood About Their Risks, Red Flag Symptoms, And How To Support Us

When I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year at age 37, I was “aware” of the disease, but I didn’t actually know very much about it. I just didn’t think about it as something that could happen to me. In fact, even the first doctor that I saw after noticing a change in my … Read more