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September is more than the start of pumpkin spice season—it's Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month, and it deserves a spotlight. While it's one of the fastest-growing cancers, especially in women, thyroid cancer often flies under the radar. That’s why awareness matters.

The Bisexual Pride Flag isn’t just pink, purple, and blue—it’s a symbol of visibility for a community too often erased. Learn how the flag was created, what it stands for, and how you can wear your pride with intention.

Every April, the burgundy and ivory ribbon becomes a powerful symbol of hope and strength for those impacted by Oral, Head and Neck cancers. In this post, we explore why awareness matters, how to spot early signs, and how a simple enamel ribbon pin can support survivors and spread life-saving knowledge.

Denee Mallon was more than a trailblazer—she was a decorated veteran, a fierce advocate for transgender healthcare rights, and a woman who never backed down. Her fight to have gender-affirming surgery covered by Medicare changed lives across the U.S. This is her story.

May is BPD Awareness Month—but let’s not pretend it’s getting the attention it deserves. Borderline Personality Disorder isn’t just another acronym to gloss over. It’s a complex, painful, and deeply stigmatized condition that too many people suffer through in silence.

Wearing the black and white ribbon isn’t just about awareness. It’s about acknowledging the emotional extremes, the daily battles, and the strength it takes just to exist.

If you're tired of misinformation and ready for empathy, now’s the time to speak up.

November is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month—but let’s be honest, this disease deserves more than a single month of attention. It’s a relentless thief, stealing identities, memories, and independence. While the world keeps spinning, families impacted by Alzheimer’s are fighting battles no one sees. A purple ribbon might seem small—but it speaks volumes. It says: "I see you. I remember you. And I care."

Wear it not because it fixes things—but because silence never will.

You’ve seen it everywhere—draped over shoulders, in storefront windows, printed on coffee mugs. But the rainbow flag wasn’t born as a brand. It began as a bold act of resistance. From its eight-stripe origins to its modern six-stripe form, learn the real story behind the flag that symbolizes a movement—and why it’s so much more than just colorful merch.

When a child gets cancer, everyone’s tripping over themselves to help—which, okay, fair. But while the casseroles pile up and GoFundMes flood in, there’s a kid sitting in the corner being completely ignored: the sibling.

Siblings of children with cancer deal with a whole emotional buffet no one wants to acknowledge: guilt, anxiety, loneliness, resentment. And let’s be real—half the time, no one even asks how they’re doing. Shocking, I know.

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to spotlight the devastating reality of pediatric cancer. With over 15,000 kids diagnosed annually in the U.S. and only 4% of federal cancer research funds allocated to them, this month is less about gold ribbons and more about the glaring neglect children face in cancer research and support.

Pride Month is more than rainbows—it's rooted in resistance. Pride is a Protest. This post explores the history of the Stonewall Uprising, the legacy of Marsha P. Johnson and Sylvia Rivera, and how a single night in 1969 sparked a global movement for LGBTQIA+ rights.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month, and it’s the perfect time to slow down and check in—with yourself and with the people you care about. This isn’t just about self-care tips (though we’ve got those!). It’s about real talk: how sometimes we need rest, sometimes we need help, and sometimes… we need to log off and breathe.