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“I Buried My Daughter… Then God Told Me ‘Go Get Clean’” | From Crack Addiction to 15 Years Sober
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- Apr 21, 2026
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Summary
She buried her 16-year-old daughter — and walked into rehab 30 days later. This is Anika Pitts's miracle. For 15 years, Anika Pitts was locked in the grip of crack addiction — consumed by shame, low self-esteem, and trauma she couldn't escape. Then, on September 17th, the unthinkable happened: her daughter Brad Asia, just 16 years old, was stabbed and killed. Standing in that hospital, Anika's first thought was: "I'm a crackhead. I can't fix this. She's gone." One month later, she walked into treatment — for the very last time. In this raw, unfiltered episode of Nothing's Off the Table with Louis Ruggiero, Anika opens up about: -15 years of crack cocaine addiction — and what kept her trapped -The night she lost her daughter and what God whispered to her at the hospital -How she stood at the podium at her daughter's funeral with her head held high -Why she believes her sobriety is her living amends to the child she lost -Earning her Associate's degree and Peer Recovery Specialist certification in recovery -Her message to anyone still suffering: "You count. You matter. The world is waiting for you." This isn't just an addiction recovery story. It's proof that even in your deepest grief, transformation is possible — and that the worst moment of your life can become the very thing that saves it. 🔔 Real stories. Raw comebacks. Nothing’s off the table. I sit down with people who’ve faced it all: addiction, loss, redemption and came out stronger. These are unfiltered conversations about resilience, recovery, and finding purpose again. If you’re ready to take the first step in your recovery, reach out to Banyan Treatment Centers — the team I personally believe in. They’ve helped thousands of people rebuild their lives. 👉 Call: [(855) 773-1502] 🌐 Visit: (https://www.banyantreat…