Let’s Go On A Journey…

February 27, 2024

Thanks for joining me. My name is Michelle. I have been with my husband for almost seven years. I recently moved out of our home and into a place of my own. Sadly, I have to admit that this is the wisest decision I have made in years. My husband is an addict. If you have never lived with an addict you have no clue how rocky the roads can be. If you have, there is a good possibility that you will relate to some if not all of what I share in my posts to come. I’m going to be telling my story, telling you about the journey that I have been on. Not only will I share where I’ve been, but where I’m going. I’m not talking about the physical places I’ve been, or the dream vacations I want to go on, but the emotional journey. The journey of loving an addict until you can’t love anymore. I will share the ups and the downs, the good, the bad and most definitely the ugly.

Some of you might be thinking that I’m here to bash my husband. Well you are wrong, that’s not what I’m here to do. Yes, I will share my version of our story with very little details left out. However my purpose is not to bash him but rather tell a truth that many don’t tell. There are multiple reasons I choose to do this. A) Talking about my story and the obstacles I overcame will be a healing process for me and B) if my story is able to help just one person feel as though they are not alone then telling it will be a success.
Living with an addict is a very painful experience. It leaves you feeling helpless, hopeless angry and depressed. My goal in this is to heal and to begin my journey Becoming Michelle again. Once upon a time, I was a very happy, fun loving compassionate person… until I wasn’t!

If you choose to follow along and go on this journey with me, there are a few things you need to know.
1) I’m new to this platform and I’m still trying to figure out how to navigate it so that it all works correctly. So be patient with me.
2) Like the song says “I love Jesus and I cuss a little.” Actually I cuss a lot, but God is working on me. So if my words offend you, move on or pray for me!
3) I will try my hardest to not call out people by their real names but for those of you who personally know me will already know who is who.

4) I’m an everyday person. I’m not a professional author, so my blogs will not always be grammatically correct. My writing may not be eloquent but it will be real. So if you still want to take this journey with me, welcome aboard. Invite others to come along as well!

Be sure to click “My Journey” or the My Journey tab at the top of the page to follow along.