The Journey Begins

I am a 38 year old mother of 5 beautiful children. I am engaged to my best friend and man of my dreams, David Reilly. After being widowed in 2016, I experienced a horrible betrayal in my family. I then experienced homelessness, serious depression, parental alienation, drug addiction and everything that comes with experiencing being widowed at a young age. I want to share my story about my journey to sobriety. Life without drugs, making it out of "the trap". I truly believe many of us have been touched by drugs, homelessness, family betrayal, child protective services and being a widow. After 3 years of isolation, betrayal, homelessness, drugs, strip clubs, posting on websites, prostitution and chaos, I was able to turn my life around and come out on top, better than ever. I have been on the road to recovery since May 9th. 2019. I am restoring the relationships with my older children. I am consistently taking ground in the reunification with my one year old in an open case with DCFS, Dane County Madison WI. I am growing in my relationship with my best friend David Reilly who is also a recovered addict, clean and sober one year. I want to share with other women, moms, parents, peers and addicts how I got clean. How I got my life together and what life is like now balancing faith, sobriety, a career, a home, a relationship,an open CPS case and of course...life now with Covid-19. I hope this blog brings encouragement and hope to you in your situation. You are not alone and God cares very much for you. View all posts by Hillsidesongbird