Dear Renee,

I love and miss you so much, Baby Girl.

I am in awe when I recall how valiantly you battled to gain control over the Opioid Use Disorder and Dopamine Deficiency that slowly ravaged your life, your health, your dreams… and caused you to lose contact with family members and friends along the way. You never stopped loving any of us.

I had the opportunity to be by your side for this last decade, as you bravely “Fought the Good Fight.” I stroked your hair and cared for you when you endured agonizing, crippling withdrawal symptoms in hopes of freeing yourself from the grip of opioid addiction.

Each time you succeeded, your true self shone through – your genuine love for people, your incredible sense of humor, intelligence and generosity.

My Girl, our world truly lost some of its sparkle when you passed away…

Looking forward to being with you again,

Your Mom