Rising above it all; one woman’s determination to thrive despite the odds

Connie has had a hard life. Her family was plagued with addiction and poverty, and without good role models it looked like her future might not be bright. But, she built a home and a happy, fulfilling life for herself, her partner, and her daughter. They had a roof over their heads, cars to drive, and good jobs. They even traveled outside the country on a regular basis. Then one day, everything came crashing down. In this powerful interview, Connie shares what it means to rebuild your world from the bottom up.