I'm Michelle Andres, a corporate refugee turned  painter, and writer.  I've worked managing teams in the wine industry and as an internal  behavioral consultant for a large healthcare system. That has changed.

 

Somewhere along the line, on a quiet and reflective night, I chose to leave it behind and immerse myself into my art and writing. You only live one life, you know? I also gave my life to Jesus in 2018. You can read about that here. 

 

I was happily growing my art career and life took a turn. Now, I'm tasked with caregiving for my two elderly parents. It's not something I exactly chose...and through it all, I've realized I'm not a natural caregiver. I'm a reluctant caregiver. So, I'm kind of like a tightrope walker.  I'm  trying to fulfill the role Jesus has for me as I understand it,  being compassionate and patient, while scratching out my own existence. Actually, that's like 3 wires, so I could probably get electrocuted. Maybe I'd deserve that. 

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I'm here to fall on my own sword, because NOBODY talks about this, but I think plenty of us feel it deeply. It's a complicated topic. I'll be real, and some of you may judge me...I'm pretty much over judgment so feel free. But I'd rather you listen and know you're not alone.

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