27 Years

At the age of thirty-five, Jeannie Middleton received a gift, a lovely baby girl named Madelene, who came into Jeannie's life bringing her and her family immeasurable joy. But that joy was shattered by the impact of Madelene's drug addiction and abuse, both before her birth and as she grew to adulthood. This short story follows that wonderful yet tragic part of Jeannie's life, watching her daughter grow and struggle with internal pain and addiction, her efforts to save her, and her crushed hopes.

Jeannie hopes reading her story will help increase other parents' awareness of drug abuse, understanding the signs of addiction, and the importance of seeking education on this critical part of parenting.

Auteur

Jeannie Middleton was born and raised in New York City, along with her identical twin sister and best friend, Jayne, then the family moved to Queens when they were ten. Jeannie attended Nassau Community College, majoring in psychology, and is currently an independent contractor running a business for FedEx. Jeannie currently lives in Lindenhurst, Long Island with her husband of 30 years. Together they have one son who gave her three lovely grandchildren, as well as eight cherished grandchildren. She has two German Shepherds and two cats.