Debbie has been married to Anthony for 40 years and they have 4 adult children + one whangai son, all in their 30’s. They have 9 grandchildren and spend a lot of time doing activities with them. Debbie has worked in the addiction sector for 18 years. She is a Registered Health professional and works as an accredited alcohol and drug practitioner. Her passion for working with women at Hōkai Tahi comes from her own experiences of miscarriage and of being a young mother back in the day, with 3 under 3 and a half. She wants to support other mothers experiencing the stress of pregnancy or the loss of a pregnancy, and support them through these challenges.