Skyler’s story is full of ups and downs from having a rocky childhood to getting pregnant while addicted to then finding sobriety with a husband that supports her. Through her journey she has posted on social media sharing her story, most recently of the last words she said to her mom and the things that will stick with her for a lifetime.
Key Takeaways:
[1:48] My parents were addicts, being abused, and starting to use drugs
[8:28] Getting pregnant, trying not to relapse, and losing my child
[15:22] My child’s father dying and finding out in the worst way
[25:53] Getting pregnant again and becoming sober
[34:14] Not feeling judged by my husband and learning to communicate
[40:11] Child services keeps getting called and being big on social media
[50:57] My mom dying, saying the things I needed to say, and forgiving her
[59:24] Don’t judge people because you don’t know what they’re going through
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