Ashley Olik grew up with a knack for writing and has been creating digital content for many years. At any given moment you can find her reading, walking or hiking with her husband, practicing her Spanish and Polish, or enjoying one of the fine arts—including painting, music, theatre, and ballroom dance. Her favorite devotions are the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Mary, Star of the Sea. She lives in Charlotte, NC, with her husband Thomas.
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