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Gray matters coaster art Raising awareness about stroke and support for stroke survivors

09/13/2026

I didn’t write this because I hate hold music.

I wrote it because sometimes a recorded voice saying, “Your health is very important to us,” sounds like every promise that never showed up.

**YOUR HEALTH IS OUR PRIORITY** is about the space between promised care and unanswered pain—the place where survivors learn to hold themselves together because no one else is coming.

Please watch with the sound on.

After you watch, tell me in the comments:

**Have you ever been told you mattered while being made to wait?**

You don’t have to share your entire story. Even one word—**HEARD, WAITING, ANGRY, or STILL HERE**—is enough.

If this reaches you, please share it. Someone else may need to know they are not the only one still waiting.

Written and performed by **Mike Gaddy**
Presented by **Gray Matters Survivor Press**

You Are A Survivor: Share Your Voice with Gray Matters Survivor PressIf you've lived through something that changed you,...
09/11/2026

You Are A Survivor: Share Your Voice with Gray Matters Survivor Press

If you've lived through something that changed you, your voice belongs here. Gray Matters Survivor Press (GMSP) is now accepting submissions for the upcoming Voices of Survival anthology series. Whether it's recovery from a stroke, illness, trauma, loss, hardship, or emotional battles, every survivor has a story worth telling.

Submission Details

Cost: 100% Free to submit
Length: Submit 1 to 3 poems
Style: Open to any style
Copyright: You retain full copyright and will always be credited

How to Submit

Email your poems: Send them to [email protected]
Include in your email: Your name, your poem(s), and the following statement:

"I grant Gray Matters Survivor Press permission to publish my poem(s). I retain full copyright."

Important Dates
Submission Deadline: October 31, 2026
Book Release Plan: December 30, 2026

Impact: All proceeds support stroke-survivor recovery kits.

GMSP — Every survivor has a voice. We publish it.

WE FOUND OUR PATIO.Poetry on the Porch is still going strong—and now Gray Matters Survivor Press is opening the micropho...
09/10/2026

WE FOUND OUR PATIO.

Poetry on the Porch is still going strong—and now Gray Matters Survivor Press is opening the microphone at a second home.

Join us for the first Poetry on the Patio at Vagabond Café!

📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM–12:00 PM
📍 108 Hay Street, Fayetteville, NC

Come share your poetry, spoken word, or music—or simply grab a cup of coffee, listen, and support the voices in our community.

This space is for experienced performers, first-time readers, musicians, storytellers, and everyone who believes words have the power to connect us.

Coffee. Community. Creative expression.

Presented by Gray Matters Survivor Press

09/08/2026

With The Farmer's Cat Café – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 13 months in a row. 🎉

🌙 This is your invite to Poetry on the Porch: September Session! ⭐🍂 Join us for an evening of verse, community, and cozy...
09/05/2026

🌙 This is your invite to Poetry on the Porch: September Session! ⭐

🍂 Join us for an evening of verse, community, and cozy cat cafe vibes! 🍂

Grab a coffee and find your voice at "Poetry on the Porch" this month. Whether you're a seasoned spoken word artist or a first-time writer, everyone is welcome to share or simply listen.

🗓️ WHEN: Monday, September 28th | 6 PM - 8 PM

📍 WHERE: The Farmer's Cat Café , 2589 Gillespie Street, Fayetteville, NC

🎤 HOST: The wonderful DrBridget Sherese Crumb

☕ Sip great coffee, enjoy the company of our feline friends, and share your moment.

✨ Your voice matters. ✨
📝 Created by Mike Gaddy & David R. Blackwell
🌳 Presented by Gray Matters Survivor Press

Donations are welcomed to help us provide fine motor skill kits to Stroke survivors.

🌙 This is your invite to Poetry on the Porch: September Session! ⭐🍂 Join us for an evening of verse, community, and cozy...
08/30/2026

🌙 This is your invite to Poetry on the Porch: September Session! ⭐

🍂 Join us for an evening of verse, community, and cozy cat cafe vibes! 🍂

Grab a coffee and find your voice at "Poetry on the Porch" this month. Whether you're a seasoned spoken word artist or a first-time writer, everyone is welcome to share or simply listen.

🗓️ WHEN: Monday, September 28th | 6 PM - 8 PM

📍 WHERE: The Farmer's Cat Café , 2589 Gillespie Street, Fayetteville, NC

🎤 HOST: The wonderful DrBridget Sherese Crumb

☕ Sip great coffee, enjoy the company of our feline friends, and share your moment.

✨ Your voice matters. ✨
📝 Created by Mike Gaddy & David R. Blackwell
🌳 Presented by Gray Matters Survivor Press

Donations are welcomed to help us provide fine motor skill kits to Stroke survivors.

08/26/2026

With Robert Maynor – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉

08/26/2026

With The Farmer's Cat Café – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers! 🎉

We would like to thank everyone that came out and shared their talents with us and made the night a success. See you all...
08/25/2026

We would like to thank everyone that came out and shared their talents with us and made the night a success. See you all next 4th Monday!

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