A Mother's Story Of OCD, Substance Abuse, Loss, And Legacy
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A Mother's Story Of OCD, Substance Abuse, Loss, And Legacy

Margaret Sisson knew something was wrong when her son Riley came home from camp in a panic she'd never seen before. He started throwing up every morning before school. He checked doorknobs until they broke. She went from expert to expert, trusting professionals who missed the signs. Years passed. The OCD got worse. And when Riley discovered that drinking made the thoughts stop, a second struggle began — one Margaret could see, but never quite reach in time.


This is Margaret’s story — not just of raising a son with OCD and substance use, but of living through every parent’s worst fear. After Riley’s death from an accidental overdose, she had a choice: disappear into grief or turn it into something greater. She chose the latter, and founded Riley’s Wish to help other families avoid the pain she went through.


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