Synopsis

Caitlin, adopted as a child and then navigating the dissolution of her parents' marriage during adolescence, shielded herself from deep emotional pain by excelling in academics and athletics. This intense focus propelled her toward a successful career in nursing, though she routinely indulged in weekend binges of alcohol. At twenty-four, a single encounter with crack cocaine at a party proved devastating; its immediate numbing effect ensnared her completely. Soon, she lost her job, depleted $60,