Dave Carlson, of Eau Claire, Wis., poses for a portrait outside his home on May 30. NPR Veterans Correspondent Quil Lawrence and Carlson began corresponding 10 years ago when Carlson, an Iraq vet, was incarcerated. Their conversations follow the evolution of Carlson’s life and transformation — from an incarcerated vet struggling with addiction to husband, father and practicing lawyer.
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