Author/Speaker

Author of the book, “Child of the Universe”

Michele presents her book "Child of the Universe" to Actor/Author; Patty Duke, also an adult survivor of abuse.

From the book:  

I come to you in this way; no body, no voice, just the spirit that comes across these pages.  I come with a story that not only reveals my intense love for a man that I would never have, but also the depth of my devotion to my most wonderful husband and two beautiful children.  I watched my marriage fall apart around me as I reached out to someone who was not there.  I tried hopelessly to pick up the pieces of my broken marriage.  The pieces did not seem to fit together, while still others were missing.  Due to these conflicts, I experienced feelings of deep despair and then terror, as I sank into a dark depression and developed panic disorder.

I knew I had to rise above all this or fall prey to this most unhealthy set of circumstances.  Through psychological counseling, spiritual guidance, prayer and the support of others, I was able to journey back to my childhood finding clues and information making it possible for me to put the bits and pieces of my life back together, making sense of this once and for all.  I not only rise out of depression and panic disorder but also I rise above the burdens of childhood abuse.

I ultimately reach a wonderful place, a spiritual loving place, making of myself a strong Spirit-filled vessel for my husband and my children to connect with. 

There are certainly lessons to be learned here from this story which I share with you. Come away with me grow from what I have learned and how I have loved.

Understand the importance of truth and the freedom that comes with it!

About the Author:

Michele Shannon received an early education on the subject of childhood abuse, and now helps others who as adults have had to manage the challenges of this experience.  A certified life coach with over thirty years of research in Self-Help and Christian Studies Michele has become the Master of overcoming abuse.  Today she coaches others to become champions in their own lives, rising above these ordeals, so that they can lead productive lives filled with meaning and purpose.  “It is about coming to terms with ourselves and others. This is what I do, I have been given the gift of Council” says Michele.  She tells an amazing story about her own journey and the lessons learned.  Michele resides in Indiana with her husband she has four children and one grandchild.

Also, a dynamic speaker Michele has spoken to groups of women as far away as Mexico.  She is available to speak on a variety of subjects, always inspiring.  “The common thread in each talk,” she says “is that when all is said and done, it is always a message of Hope.”