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After his parents' divorce, a guidance counselor's kindness left a lasting mark

Published September 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM CDT

Life was turbulent for Patrick Furlong after his parents divorced when he was in 8th grade. His father left, so he needed to navigate daily routines without a paternal influence in his life.

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