Beverly Aikins' Journey from Addiction to Redemption

The mother of Sen. J.D. Vance celebrates nearly a decade of sobriety and a return to nursing.

Beverly Aikins, mother of Sen. J.D. Vance, has regained her nursing license after overcoming a decade-long addiction.
Initially addicted to painkillers, Aikins' substance abuse escalated to heroin, leading to the loss of her nursing license.
She credits a pivotal 12-step meeting and support from others in recovery for motivating her to reclaim her life and career.
Aikins now works as a nurse educator at a substance abuse treatment center, helping others in their recovery journeys.
Her story of recovery was highlighted at the Republican National Convention, where she received a standing ovation.