Living with a Prolapsed Stoma
When we hear the word “grief,” our minds typically go to the loss of a loved one. But grief is also a deeply natural, valid response to significant bodily changes and health crises.

Focuses on the power of connection, mutual support, and local action. This category shines a light on stories of collective stewardship, cultural preservation, and community-led initiatives, demonstrating how working together creates stronger, more resilient networks rooted in shared responsibility and care.
When we hear the word “grief,” our minds typically go to the loss of a loved one. But grief is also a deeply natural, valid response to significant bodily changes and health crises.
There is a profound quiet that comes when you sit near moving water and simply listen. Long before borders were drawn or maps were printed, the Kauwets’a:ka—the “People of the Water”—listened to the gentle flow of the Meherrin River, weaving their lives into the soil and streams of what is today northeastern North Carolina and…
Service and Philanthropy Welcome. I am glad you are here. Meherrin Indian is my heritage. Footprints describe how I make my way around our global community. Service and philanthropy mark my path. These words are not just a tagline. They are the foundation of everything I do. The Meherrin name carries the weight of family…