A year ago, Misty woke up and, for the first time in a long time, her first thought wasn’t the drugs. It was her daughter. That single moment sparked a change she had been fighting for.

She had gone 390 days without using and was bravely facing the ghosts she once tried to escape. She hadn’t seen her daughter since her own mother said, “until you get better,” words that slowly turned into a promise she refused to break. After losing her job and slipping deeper into addiction, Monica finally saw the truth that shook her awake: her little girl might grow up believing she chose the drugs over her.

Recovery wasn’t easy, but it taught her that healing means forgiving yourself enough to move forward. When she finished her program and found steady work, she finally returned to her mother’s door. Her 11-year-old daughter ran into her arms with a drawing of the two of them beneath a bright sun. “I made this for you, Mommy.”  Through tears, Misty whispered, “I’m here now, and I’m never leaving again.”

For the first time in years, Misty believes she is enough, and she proves it every single day. Now married and a loving stepmom, she watches her daughter and stepdaughter grow inseparable. After everything they have fought through and everything they continue to rise above, this family truly deserves a Christmas miracle.

Family members: 4
Misty (36)
Husband (37)
1 Daughter (11)
1 Daughter (10)

Wishlist Items:  

Ceramic pot set (tan), Bath Towels, Electric Steam Mop, Cleaning supplies, 8 Pack No Drill curtain rod brackets, EOS body lotions and soaps (cocoa cashmere), Razors, Billie Eilish Perfume, Hair ribbons/bows, Twin comforter (teal/silver), Bath & Body Works candles, Art supplies (sketch pads, pencils, paint markers), Hot Pink Puffer Jacket, Socks/Undershirts/Underwear for entire family.