ALEXANDRIA, VA — Alexandria Mayor Alyia Gaskins is recovering after a frightening bout of severe dehydration that sent her to the hospital by ambulance Friday, prompting her to share a candid message with residents about the importance of self-care.
In a video posted to social media Saturday, Gaskins recounted the events that led to her emergency room visit and the lesson she says she learned the hard way.
“I want to share some advice with you that unfortunately I had to learn the hard way,” Gaskins said. “Take care of yourself.”…