My niece Brittney died of an accidental overdose of prescription drugs on April 10, 2014. She was 28 years old. She had kicked her heroin addiction but couldn’t escape all the other “legal” forms available to her. After nearly a decade of struggle, her life came to an end alongside her 4 year old daughter. She lived life the best way she knew how and was the best mom she knew how to be…..but in the end, her body and mind needed to rest. Your family loved you Brittney; your smile, your strength and your belief that everyday was another opportunity. You will be missed.

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