Warrior Moms fight a silent battle
Katherine Stone, creator of the blog Postpartum Progress, is passionate about changing the negative way women with postpartum depression (PPD) are often portrayed in the media. To her, women who battle PPD are fighting to defend and protect not only their own mind, but also the health and well-being of their newborn infants…
Treasures for the home and heart
Alison White ran a furniture consignment shop on Hilton Head Island, S.C. for 20 years. When she moved to Atlanta, she swore “never again!” Yet, there she stands behind the counter of Treasures, an upscale home furnishings resale store on Alpharetta Highway in Roswell, Ga…
Shamrockin’ for a Cure
Pam and Jon Baker of Roswell were expecting their second child when their life changed forever. Their first child was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis, and in-utero tests revealed their second child also had the disease. Spending time with the Bakers made Mary Guiney and her husband Chris want to do something to help — something big that would really make a difference…
Canine Assistants lend a helping paw
Walking down the driveway to the Canine Assistants farm in Milton, I hear the dogs before I see them. Happy yapping echoes from various buildings spread across the pretty 18-acre farm…
Putting her heart before the horse
As a girl in the 1950s, Cheryl Flanagan loved watching westerns on her family’s black and white television set. “I wanted so badly to be a cowgirl, but our only pet was a little Chihuahua dog and I couldn’t ride him,” Flanagan said with a laugh. Her dream of owning a horse would have to wait…
KitchenKids promotes learning in world’s original classroom
Leslie Saunders and Marquita Olive have taken the basket of lemons that life has handed them and planted the seeds to help others. Along the way, they’ve learned the lessons of resiliency, humility, giving back and making a difference…
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