You can encourage others who may think this is a short run. Remember, she has to work her stuff out, which may take another year. In the meantime, your continue to do things you once thought impossible.
Yes, thank you Sandi2, this definitely takes time, patience, prayer, and determination to be the best YOU can be!
Baby steps will get you there. There will be bumps, then more bumps along the way but focus, gain control and keep going, and whatever you do don't look back, the past is just that!