[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by redwitch

My daughter had the cards stacked against her. Her bio mother was an alcoholic since age 12 and no clue how to parent. My child was abused and severely neglected. She went through three foster homes from 3-1/2 to 4-1/2 (four if you count me). Stats say she would probably be promiscuous, living in the streets and on drugs by age 16. Instead, she is now 28, has been working at Olive Garden for four years, is a great mother to my very wonderful, happy grandson and is talking about going back to school to get a degree in either social work or radiation therapy. She is kind, considerate and caring. A far cry from her start.

Yes, I take some of the credit, as any parent does, but most of her accomplishments came about because of her own hard work. I was so lucky to get this little girl into my life and be a part of her journey into adulthood.

Your daughter was lucky to have you as a mom, mentor and role model.