Andrea Walker

I’ve spent my career building systems meant to hold people through the hardest moments of their lives. What I never expected was to become the person inside the system — not the planner, not the analyst, but the patient. My diagnosis didn’t arrive like re... See more

Listen to Apartheid South Africa's Banned Activists in Their Own Words In 1951, the first banning order was imposed by the South African apartheid government. 1392 people were eventually banned under the Suppression of Communism Act 44 of 1950, which late... See more

Hubble Bubble written by: Andrea Walker Hubble bubble boils are trouble Especially from an ingrowing hair I’ll grind some bones to make some broth And pretend it isn’t there Hubble bubble this boil spells trouble On this here witch’s ass How can I sit ast... See more

Swan Song written by: Andrea Walker Driving to the interview, radio murmuring in the background, I’m too stressed to listen, reaching to turn it off, I hear ‘Our’ song – “Swan.” My stomach lurches, hearing the lyrics. “Like a swan, I only love once,” I am... See more

September is National Recovery Month, a time to celebrate the strength and resilience of individuals living in recovery and to recognize the systems and people who support that journey. In Frederick County, recovery isn’t a distant hope. It’s a living, br... See more