Gray Matters Survivor Press
Survivor-made books, poetry, and art. Our anthology SEEN: Voices of Survival brings together lived experiences that deserve a place on the page.
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The story behind the work
Made by someone who lived it.
Mike Gaddy was a contractor and carpenter before a stroke in 2023 changed how he worked with his hands. During recovery, he began making small wooden tools from scraps to practice movement and coordination.
Those early pieces became the foundation for free fine motor kits he now hand-delivers to stroke survivors, including through Cape Fear Valley Inpatient Rehab Center. Coaster art helps pay for the materials. Poetry, books, and open mics make room for the stories that recovery carries.
“Because every survivor deserves to be seen.”
