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The Death of My Two Fathers | Facing Fear, Confronting Death

In hindsight, Sol Guy sees how the death of his father, William, has shaped who he is as a father and as a man. It has also brought clarity; instead of running away after his stepfather's ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis) diagnosis, Sol went to care for and love Freye in the most challenging of times.

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