Hello, Adversity

Hello, Adversity

Forever Young

My friend Carly passed away ten years ago Friday. This is how she lived.

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Chris Anselmo
Feb 15, 2023
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Carly standing in a pumpkin patch, wearing a red and green plaid shirt and holding a pumpkin.
Carly Hughes

Our lives are shaped by those around us. Family. Friends. Coworkers. Strangers. Everyone leaves an impact, no matter how small. Some people lead us astray; others direct us towards our chosen path. Most people we forget; some we remember in vivid detail long after they’re gone. 

Aside from my immediate family, there is no one who has impacted…

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