Jessica Follows Footprints of Addiction Left by Her Father | Intervention | A&E

Having spent her youth yearning for an absent, alcoholic father, Jessica followed the footprint of addiction left to her by her father, in this clip from Season 13, Episode 1.

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"Intervention" profiles people whose addictions or other compulsive behaviors have brought them to a point of personal crisis, and the friends and family members who come together to help them.

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[cameronkrause]

I’m almost convinced that if your were “such a happy baby” and/or “lit up the room when you walked in” then you were just DESTINED for this show!

[eloahnon]

Heartbreaking that she believed her dad left her the day he died BUT the day he actually left her is the day he used with her.

[KathysIndieZoNe]

:Jessica has been sober since the date of the intervention." I literally clapped my hands in delight. Well done Jessica.

[Casey_Becker]

Its amazingly scary that a substance that can fit in a teaspoon can ruin the lives of a whole family

[jaclynpavlica]

I’m 55 today. Dad gave me my first drink when I was 13. Told me I can only drink with him. And I did. I’m 4 years clean and sober today.
Yeah, thanks dad. RIP

[burningandunconsumed]

"does the dope-man give change?" that broke my heart. i'm not better than jessica, just luckier. i was able to manage my problems more effectively, i got out more easily, and i never had to have that kind of conversation with loved ones. my heart aches for everybody involved.

[BetsyRoberts-ue]

After 60 days in the treatment center, she just glowed with health, gratitude, and love for her girls. Stay the course - you can do it!!😊

[dgvb]

To see her mom cry from being in that house is so heartbreaking. From sleeping on the floor to sleeping on a clean bed is a blessing. Addiction can happen to ANYBODY and for anyone struggling with their addiction or someone they know addicted.. please don’t give up from one addict to another we can do this together I believe in you I’m rooting for your recovery god bless you all💙

[cliffbutler]

Keep up the great work. If not for you for your children. Remember how it felt when you lost your dad to drugs. Don't send your kids down the same path. Its time to break that chain. And be the great mom you know you can be.

[shawnbass-igbv]

Crazy how much better she looked after just 3 months, glad she was able to get sober, it is the hardest thing a person can do I am a little over a year now myself

[theunforgiven]

her smile and she being sober made my day <3

[charmaineshellar]

Oh my lord thank you for helping her..that children must have been so happy to have their mom back....❤

[KonFry]

When I had my first kid I kicked the drugs because for the first time in my life I actually had something I wanted more than the drugs. It annoys me when I hear people say their kids mean more but can't quit for them. I mean, i understand but I still don't agree. It's like that's what they have to tell themselves to get by

[germaredipprnaar]

Well done Jessica, i get tears in my eyes when i hear success stories

[AndrewGrady-sy]

My name is Shawn and I know how hard it is to be a addict!!! I have ben now for 3 months and feel great!!! keep up the great work, and God Bless you!!!

[anniemuller]

This is amazing, I give so much props to this woman for being so honest and going and staying clean. You never see ‘they have been clean since the intervention’ so proud! 🎉

[shaundracantelon]

Great job! Keep up the good work and continue being a good role model for your children. Them knowing their worth because of you is beyond rewarding. Don’t ever quit!

[tarynreinbold]

Insane that the mother enables her and supplies the money.

[bonniewhite]

Respect to the parents in these videos that stick by their children no matter what, that truly is unconditional love! ❤