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Ride the Night

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Carly Johnstone looks for a way to break free.

Tags Childhood Independence Adolescence Youth Adversity Adventure Abuse Empowering Bravery Friendship Serious Inspiring Thought-provoking Dramatic Bittersweet Mature content Wistful

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Carly Johnstone

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Ride the Night: Carly Johnstone

Original Air Date

April 3, 2020

Recorded Date

September 21, 2013

“Everything you did was accessed and given a point... there's platinum and gold and silver and bronze and copper. Those medals denoted your level of freedom.”

Photo by Greta Rybus
Carly Johnstone

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