My Downward Spiral to Freedom gives an up close look at a believer's journey from active drug addiction to freedom. From once desiring death to ultimately finding hope. Growing up, Maria Roberts had many dreams and aspirations. As a child, she dreamed of being a princess, living in a big castle. As a young adult, she aspired to become a supermodel and travel the world. She attended college with the ambition of working in the juvenile justice field. Never in her wildest dreams did she imagine the journey that life would take her on. Being the middle child of a school teacher and small business owner, Maria never yearned to be a drug addict.