Micheal’s been working on his own personal healing journey for a minimum of fifteen years.
“I walked into Therapy for the first time when I was seven years old because someone had molested me,” reflects Michael. Michael’s been working at changing his life trajectory. It’s taken years of being committed to changing his past experiences to better his future. Michael is now offering help to others. (All information is below regarding his website, free weekly meet-ups, and his social media links, etc.)
This is probably the best advice anyone could give someone with addiction and abuse issues. Michael is sincere when he says “you’ve got to just make a decision whether or not you’re going to walk this path. If you’re tired of your life being a disaster, you’re tired of all the things you’re going through you’re tired of feeling like a victim, and again I’m not taking anyone’s victimhood away, I get it, but at some point you got to decide whether or not you’re going to take control of your life. And that’s the hardest thing that you’re going to have to do in this life- is choose yourself.”
“Hurt people hurt people” Michael repeats. His mother, Donna, was not well and had suffered a life full of abuse, drugs and alcohol, so she was unable to “change the arc of her own life.” She tried over and over again to get help. She was in and out of facilities. Said she was going to AA meeting just for Michael’s sake and she just couldn’t beat it. According to Michael, “she chose drugs and alcohol over her children and she ultimately destroyed everything that she touched.”
Michael never had his biological father in his life. But what he did have were abusive step fathers which of course, did not help the situation.
This story that Michael shares is very personal. He mentioned that he hasn’t really had many of these kinds of open conversation, specifically about his mother, so I appreciate Michael trusting me with his story.
It’s not an easy journey. “Michael often has to explain that “I don’t think people know how hard this work is, to change the arc of your life.” There are lots of scars, but there is hope. And it is possible to design your own destiny.
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“A Heartfelt and Insightful Exploration of Maternal Love”
Jackie Tantillo’s “Should Have Listened To My Mother” Podcast is a treasure and it’s clear why it’s a 2023 People’s Choice Podcast Award Nominee. This show delves into the profound impact mother and maternal role models have on our lives through personal stories and reflections.
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