Vice President JD Vance has made no secret of his challenging relationship with his parents growing up, particularly his mother, Beverly Aikins. In fact, Vance, who was largely raised by his grandparents, wrote a best-selling memoir about his troubled childhood, detailing instances when his mother beat him, would periodically vanish, cycled through romantic partners, abused alcohol and heroin, and even used her son’s urine to pass drug tests.
Aikins has, however, undergone a profound transformation in recent years — from a drug-addicted former nurse to a re-licensed nurse committed once again to helping people, especially those struggling with drug abuse.
The vice president celebrated his mother, her redemptive arc, and her 10 years of sobriety in the White House on Friday.
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