As a Nurse Practitioner, I’ve dedicated my career to advocating for Black women’s health, recognizing the systemic barriers that place us at risk. I’ve witnessed the dismissal of our pain, the neglect of our needs, and the tragic repercussions of a healthcare system that fails to recognize us. But nothing has shaken me as deeply as what happened to my niece, Tyler. It made the crisis personal in a way I never anticipated—and it nearly cost her life.

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