What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. 
Today’s post is from the McHugh family. It is a powerful story about the life and loss of their daughter – beauty and terror intertwined. Grab some tissues before you watch.
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