Three things stand out within a few minutes of talking to Beverly Aikins: Her grandchildren are her everything, she is deeply grateful she has earned her nursing license back, and the mother of Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH), the Republican vice presidential nominee, has found redemption and peace through helping others struggling with addiction.
Aikins said it is a life of purpose.
“I want people who are struggling with addiction or who have family members who are struggling with addiction to know that recovery is possible, and you get back so much more from recovery than you ever think you can get back,” she said.
She also admitted there is a little mischief sprinkled in when it comes to her profound love for her grandchildren involving some pretty typical grandma shenanigans, Pokemon cards, and parents who think their children are being showered with too much stuff.
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