Drug addiction
After four years, the mother reappeared with a new husband, and the family relocated to Washington, where life spiraled into chaos.
At just 11 years old, the future TV personality found herself thrust into the role of caretaker for her four younger siblings. Her mother, Vicky, was not only physically abusive but also a prescription drug addict who spent most days in bed.
The TV star was left to manage cooking, cleaning, and schoolwork for the family while scraping by on welfare and food stamps. With limited money, even a few dollars could mean the difference between eating or going hungry for the last days of the month.
”On the way home [from the store], I had to ride very carefully so that the full plastic bags hanging from my handlebars wouldn’t swing and break the eggs,” she shared in her memoir.
In later interviews, she shared how embarrassing it was to go to the store and pull out the book of food stamps.
CONTINUE READING ON THE NEXT PAGE
Simple and Healthy Apple Banana Oat Bars
Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadilla Recipe
Ribeye Steak in the Air Fryer
Yeast with Aloe Vera Removes All Wrinkles! Use It on Your Skin – Even at 70!
Just a bowl of water can make amazing things happen to your refrigerator
14 Things You Should Always Throw Away (And 10 You Shouldn’t)
Eliminate Numb Legs, Diabetes, Itching, Cramps, and High Blood Pressure with Just One Cup of This Powerful Mixture????
simple Ambrosia Salad recipe
How to eliminate weeds forever and naturally