by Amanda E. West | Oct 13, 2026 | Feature, Huntsville, Stories
Nancy Becher stared at the ceiling. An automobile accident had left her unable to bear weight on her legs for 18 months. She felt isolated, forgotten, and invisible. Life became unbearable. “That experience gave me a lot of patience for the long road. Recovery isn’t...
by Amanda E. West | Oct 13, 2026 | Feature, Huntsville, Stories
“You scratch my back, and I will scratch yours.” This old saying, passed down through the generations, means if you do for me, I will, in turn, do for you. But the foundation of our worth isn’t found in doing for those who can repay us. It’s found when we choose to...
by Amanda E. West | Oct 13, 2026 | Cover, Huntsville, Stories
Desperate for change. One paycheck from homelessness. Her support system fractured. She’s sick and tired of being sick and tired. She is a “CornerStone Cecilia,” and to Debbi Akers and others at The CornerStone Initiative, “Cecilia” is more than just a problem...