Vice President JD Vance Celebrates Mother’s 10 Years of Sobriety at White House Ceremony
Vice President Vance honored his mother, Beverly Aikins, at the White House for her decade of sobriety, presenting her with a medallion in a heartfelt ceremony.
Vance outlined his mother’s battle with sobriety and substance abuse in his book, "Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis," published in 2016.
JD Vance honors his mother at White House for reaching 10 years sobriety
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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.
'Incredible blessing': JD Vance celebrates his mom's sobriety at White House
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Vance’s mother, Beverley Aikins, celebrated her milestone in the Roosevelt Room alongside about two dozen family members.
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Vice President JD Vance held a touching ceremony at the White House to celebrate his mother Beverly Aikins achieving 10 years of sobriety. Aikins, who overcame significant addiction challenges chronicled in Vance’s memoir "Hillbilly Elegy," was awarded a medallion marking this important milestone. Surrounded by family, including his wife Usha and their three children, Vance expressed pride in his mother’s transformation from addiction to her current role as a nurse at a recovery center. Aikins encourages those struggling with addiction to reach out for help, reinforcing the message that recovery is arduous but rewarding.
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