Michelle Blessednotbrokenblog

So, my given name is Michelle, but I generally respond more quickly to ‘mom,’ even when I am not biologically the caller’s mother. I have been blessed with five great, funny, intelligent, sarcastic and occasionally naughty kids. They range from 12 to 22; three girls and two emotionally terrorized boys sandwiched in the middle. They are the air I breathe, the joy of my life. They changed me from an easy going, phlegmatic college girl into a crazy, lioness, ready to attack any person, place or thing that causes them pain.

For the last nine years I have officially been a single-mom although unofficially since my firstborn’s conception.

I have always struggled with prudence and temperance and that manifested itself clearly when, at twenty years old, I accepted a marriage proposal from a Narcissist after only three months of dating. And yes, I’ve discussed this with a therapist and every priest in Northern Virginia.

I am many years into the healing process but make no mistake, I’m not healed. I suspect that takes a lifetime.

I have much that I need to articulate about divorce, children, the Faith, etc…and even more to learn, but when I looked for online help, I was unable to find frank, clear, honest answers in the context of my Faith. I would like to be a voice for those of us not moved by lofty sentiment and grand, beautiful sweeping generalities, but in need of applicable, tangible answers to tough and messy realities.

I’m not sure if I can achieve that goal, but I’m going to try!