“I distinctly remember calling my mother and telling her I needed to go to the hospital. I couldn’t eat. I couldn’t even drink water without gagging. I couldn’t sleep. I wanted to believe I was sick with the flu, instead of facing the truth of a severe broken heart. I left my husband after 10 years together and my entire mind and spirit was in shock. Although I knew it was past time to leave the unhealthy relationship, I didn’t know it would be so very painful and difficult. I also didn’t know that the pain would last for so long. I would wake up crying-with my pillow wet. I wasn’t numb. I was aching. Everything hurt. I swear I could feel my insides turning. The time I spent coaching with Michael reminded me why I left and more importantly, that I could make it on my own. His perfect mixture of confidence boosting and sympathy single-handedly saw me through to the other side. I didn’t focus on the new type of man I wanted. I focused on me. Michael helped me identify my true self, love myself, and establish safe and healthy boundaries.

And wouldn’t you know it? Once I mastered those difficulties, I only attracted like-minded people. I never again dated a jerk. And I never encountered another disrespectful man. I am now building my future with a loving, supportive, and kind man. We share walks, religion, values, and a tiny studio apartment. My life is better than I imagined, but it’s exactly how Michael saw it. He believed when I was too hurt to embrace my best self. I almost settled. I almost lost my moment.”