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She order a Diet Coke with a side of friendship. – Photo credit: Canva

Friendship, Joy, Popular

Woman orders a Diet Coke at the McDonald’s drive-thru, and ends up with a new best friend

Heather Wake

12/9/2024
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Family, Modern Families, Motherhood

Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026