Mother's Day Weekend 2025 Exclusive: Resilience Amidst the Storm: Asheville Mother Navigates Hurricane Helene's Aftermath
Tagline: “Don't Worry Mommy!” – A Book Inspired By A Story of Strength, Loss, and Motherhood Asheville, NC — In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastating impact on Western North Carolina in September 2024, the Asheville community continues its long road to recovery. Parts of the city remain heavily damaged, and the trauma of displacement, loss, and uncertainty still lingers for many residents—especially pregnant women and new mothers who had to endure unthinkable challenges. Mission Hospital, Asheville’s primary birthing center, faced overwhelming pressure in the days following the storm. Infrastructure damage, staff shortages, and emergency conditions didn’t stop the hospital from delivering dozens of babies safely, including premature infants born amid power outages and limited medical resources. Despite the chaos, the resilience of mothers, families, and hospital staff became a beacon of hope in the storm's aftermath. Among these stories of survival and strength is that of ...
