Some goodbyes are too difficult to say in person, so people find another way to make their words last. For Charlie Anderson-Read, that meant recording a message for the thousands of people who had followed her journey, knowing she might not be around when they finally watched it. The 41-year-old mum wanted to thank them for their kindness, share a few final thoughts, and leave them with a reminder to keep going, even when life gets unbearably hard.
Charlie passed away on Saturday morning, October 10, after living with an aggressive form of cancer for three years. Her wife, Louise, confirmed the heartbreaking news after previously telling followers that Charlie was nearing the end of her life and spending her final days at home. The family later shared that she was “now at peace” after an incredibly difficult journey.