Two breast cancer survivors share their deeply personal journeys through mastectomy, loss and healing. Clorie Tildon, a woman of steadfast faith, and Millena Smith, who overcame addiction and homelessness, reveal how faith, support and self-acceptance shaped their recovery. Their stories offer raw insight and powerful advice for women facing the emotional and physical challenges of breast cancer
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A sober voice in a buzzed world: Why THC drinks don’t belong in recovery
By Derrick Robinson I’ve been in recovery for six years. Every day, I choose not to drink, one day at a time. Every day, I navigate a world determined to offer alternatives—some dressed up as “healthier” or “natural.” The latest? THC-infused beverages, now lining shelves next to hard seltzers and craft beers, promising a “buzz […]
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Ursula V. Battle gives hope with stage play, ‘From Addiction to Deliverance’
By Special to the AFRO “From Addiction to Deliverance,” a highly acclaimed stage play by Ursula Battle, returns to Baltimore for encore performances on Feb. 24. The show will begin promptl at 1 p.m. at the Sollers Point Multipurpose center, located at 323 Sollers Point Road in Dundalk, Md. Ursula Battle, a journalist and playwright […]