Gavanndra Hodge reflected on how her life was changed by the death of her sister Candy, who was silently attacked by a rare airborne virus. Pictured: Gavanndra as a child, her little sister Candy and their dadCandy’s death changed my life in so many ways. More than 30 years have elapsed since Candy’s death, yet it still reverberates in my memory and my body. Gavanndra said the death of Candy made her feel like she could not give up on life. I had not let myself feel the sadness, disbelief and fury at my sister’s death that I needed to feel.

Source: Daily Mail June 14, 2020 21:03 UTC