At 39 years old, Charity’s weight had climbed to 770 pounds, putting her health in critical danger. But what truly shook her was watching her 19-year-old daughter heading down the same path—already weighing 330 pounds and becoming increasingly dependent on others, just like Charity once was.

Her husband, Tommy, had always loved plus-sized women and had stood by her side for years. Eventually, he and their daughter became her full-time caregivers. But the moment Charity realized she was passing on more than bad habits—she was passing on a life of struggle and dependence—she knew it was time for a major change.

She checked into the hospital and dropped 44 pounds in two months. Then she underwent gastric bypass surgery. Within two years, she had lost more than 440 pounds and reclaimed her independence.

Today, Charity and her daughter are both in therapy, working to rebuild their relationship with food—and with each other. Charity didn’t just change her own life; she gave her daughter a second chance too.