It is 3 years later; I'm now clean, sober, and free and working full time in a job that meets my needs. My baby was born addicted but with quick medical intervention, she has thrived and has gone into a loving home. Her adoptive parents are perfect and so is my baby. She is growing up in a healthy, happy family, with the love that she deserves to have. I am growing up, too. Seeing her come through this has encouraged me to work, everyday, to see my way through. I have a new life. My baby has a new life. Her new adoptive parents have a new life.

Life is good and full of potential and possibilities...even for someone like me that took a wrong turn in my life. I think more people should consider adoption and that is why I’ve shared my story and my choice for my child. I hope if you are like I was and need help you will get it and make something good out of a bad situation. You are worth it and so is your baby.

-Hilary, age 27