Tag: Georgia
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When Doctors Give Up — The Alarming State of Healthcare in the Southern U.S.
This morning I woke up with a heavy heart. My husband and I got ready, not for work or a pleasant outing, but to go and pray with a dear friend in the hospital. He’s been battling stage 4 liver and esophageal cancer since last year. Now, his doctors in Georgia have given up hope,…
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Caregiver Life 101
“Take care of yourself.” It’s the first thing people say when they find out you’re a caregiver—and quite honestly, it’s the last thing they help you understand. When my husband Dexter was diagnosed in 2019 with Fanconi Anemia, a rare and complicated genetic disorder that predisposes individuals to multiple types of cancer, I was thrown…
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Do We Really Want to Make America Great Again?
The slogan “Make America Great Again” has been heard on repeat for years now, but here’s a real question we need to ask ourselves: Do we really mean it? Because…
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Grand Opening of the Country Girl Gone City Store!
Exciting news, y’all! The long-awaited Country Girl Gone City Store is officially open for business at www.cggc.store, and I couldn’t be more thrilled to share it with you! This has been a labor of love, filled with careful selections of unique, high-quality products that truly reflect the heart of my journey—blending my country roots with…
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Taking a Break and Considering the Ecological Impact After the Hurricane
As I sit by a riverside in South Georgia today, surrounded by nature, I can’t help but reflect on the unseen damage that Hurricane Helene has caused—not just to people, but to the environment as well. While watching videos of people rescuing pets and livestock from roofs that once protected homes, and mothers crying over…
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“Your Voice, Your Vote: A Call to Action for the Upcoming Election”
As we approach the upcoming election, it’s more important than ever to remember that voting is not just a right—it is your duty. No matter where you fall on the political spectrum—whether you’re a Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Constitutionalist, or hold any other viewpoint—your vote matters. Elections shape the future of our country, from local issues…
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Thinking About Moving to Georgia? You Might Want to Think Twice!
Today’s post takes a detour from my usual topics, but it’s an issue that weighs heavily on my heart: the crumbling state of Georgia’s healthcare system and its devastating impact on those of us with rare diseases. Living with Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS), a rare connective tissue disorder, means constantly navigating a complex web of medical…
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