Reece Walsh Overcomes Mother's Addiction to Become NRL Star

Reece Walsh, an NRL star, overcame a difficult childhood marked by his mother Kahuti Campbell's abandonment due to her drug addiction, which began before his third birthday and lasted 12 years. His father Rodney, a carpenter, and stepmother Jodie played crucial roles in supporting him and his siblings through the trauma, with Rodney recounting the struggles of raising the children alone during that period. Rodney described the impact of his ex-partner's addiction on the family, noting her selfishness and the financial hardships they endured, but emphasized that it is now a past chapter. Despite occasional sporadic visits from his mother, Reece and his siblings no longer have contact with her, considering Jodie their true mother. Rodney believes Reece has moved on from his mother's absence and addiction, a sentiment echoed around the time Reece received a fine and good behavior bond in 2021 for possession of cocaine. The story highlights the importance of family support in Reece's rise to stardom despite early adversity.