It all began in 2021, when Nallely Valadez lost a close friend in a tragic car accident. Grief quickly turned to alcohol — and what started as a way to cope spiraled into full-blown addiction.
Nallely Valadez:“I started drinking, fell deep into it. I lost a lot—my house, my cars. I even gave my kids to my mom.”At rock bottom, she knew something had to change — not just for herself, but for her six children.
Nallely Valadez:“If I was still in my addiction, I wouldn’t be able to see my star running back running the ball for the Wasco Tigers. I wouldn’t see my Bengals varsity quarterback out there. You know, it’s my kids—I have six beautiful kids.”Nallely began her recovery at Capistrano, a women’s recovery home, completing 130 days of treatment. Now in sober living, she proudly celebrates her sobriety date: November 13th…