Vice President Celebrates Personal Milestone at the White House
The White House recently became the backdrop for a deeply personal celebration, as Vice President JD Vance honored a significant milestone in his mother’s recovery journey. The event marked Beverly Aikins’ 10th year of sobriety, a milestone that was celebrated among family and friends.
Gathered in the Roosevelt Room, located across from the Oval Office, Vice President Vance and his mother were joined by loved ones to commemorate this achievement. A press release from the vice president’s office detailed how Aikins was presented with a 10-year medallion, symbolizing her commitment to sobriety.
Sharing his pride and gratitude publicly, Vance tweeted, “This year marks my mom’s 10th year of sobriety, and I’m grateful that we were able to celebrate in the White House with our family. Mom, I am so proud of you.” pic.twitter.com/aGIKebEPYb
Reporter Salena Zito from The Washington Examiner, who was present at the gathering, noted that the event was emotionally charged at times. Vance, renowned for his 2016 memoir Hillbilly Elegy, which details his upbringing amidst his mother’s addiction, expressed deep emotion during the event.
Reflecting on the past, Vance shared, “When I think about everything you’ve accomplished over the last 10 years and the fact that when I was thinking about becoming a father, I didn’t know whether you would live long enough to have a relationship with my kids. And now here they are, almost 8, 5, and 3, and you’re the best grandmother that these kids could ever ask for.”
Currently, Aikins is making a difference in her community, working as a nurse at an addiction recovery center in Cincinnati. She encourages those battling addiction to seek help, emphasizing that “recovery is hard, but it’s so worth it.”
The idea for this White House celebration was initially proposed by Vance during his speech at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee last year. During the event, he proudly introduced his mother, stating, “I’m proud to say that tonight my mom is here, 10 years clean and sober.”
Vance also highlighted the current challenges posed by drug availability, reflecting on his mother’s survival. In an interview with Fox News’ Jesse Watters, he remarked, “If the poison that is coming across the border now had been coming across 20 years ago, I don’t think that my mom would be here.”
This article was originally written by www.christianpost.com
