About a year ago, Wareen Mulgraw of Middletown, Kentucky received reports that her grandson had been neglected by her daughter, who struggled with addiction and mental illness. The courts gave the mother a year to regain stability and Wareen temporary custody of her grandson. Now that year is up, but Wareen’s daughter continues to struggle. …
Amanda Smith was four months in on a new job when she received word that her grandson, Christian, had been removed from home. Christian’s mother abused him and his father, Amanda’s son, struggled with addiction. Without hesitation, Amanda agreed to become a parent the second time around. Amanda focused all concern on the well being…
“I’ve never had any time to just sit and do something for myself,” said Sonya Begay, 57, after excitedly sharing news about her upcoming birthday trip to Maine. Begay was referring to the past ten years of her life, which have been dedicated to caring for her 3 grandchildren. Losing custody due to addiction, Ruben…