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March 17, 2023

395. Thirteen-year-old Lili became a victor not a victim of her mother's heroin addiction. She is very smart with a brilliant sense of humor.

56 minutes

Abuse and neglect can and will alter a child's life. You are about to meet 13-year-old Lili who became a victor not a victim of her mother's heroin addiction. Lily's grandmother Deb Birdsall also joins the conversation on how she stepped in to care for her granddaughter.

Lili's an amazing young woman, who is wise beyond her years. Her list of 12 life lessons will inspire and touch your soul. Too many children face the challenges of dealing with an addicted parent while grandparents find themselves in the position of taking in and raising their grandchildren; trying to balance their retirement years with the need to protect and nurture their young grandchild.

Deb Birdsall's book, "Overcoming my mother's addiction" is a true story written from the perspective of a now 13-year-old girl experienced from the day she was born, wa drug addicted mother. Lili is one of the smartest and "coolest" teenagers you may have ever met.

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