N.A. v. State

OPINION

MATTHEWS, Justice.

N.A. appeals the termination of her parental rights over SA., and D.A N.A. originally lost custody of S.A. and D.A. because she was unable to take care of them due to alcohol abuse. N.A. later entered alcohol rehabilitation and has been sober for two years. Nevertheless, the superior court terminated her parental rights.

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