Hi! I’m Kelly.

My life turned upside down the day I realized my husband was struggling with alcohol addiction.

At first, it was subtle, but over time, it grew into something undeniable.

My fear, guilt, and denial kept me from recognizing the early signs and seeking help until our life became completely unmanageable and even abusive.

Eventually, I left with our three kids and dog, moving in with my parents.

I still loved Ben, but I could no longer live in the chaos and pain our life had become.

I had reached my own rock bottom, desperate to find answers but struggling to find real support. Friends and family tried to help, but often, their advice left me feeling even more alone and overwhelmed.

Through a miraculous connection, I finally found the help I needed. A family friend, familiar with alcoholism and recovery, advised me to reach out to a treatment center. Although the center couldn’t directly help Ben, a receptionist there suggested I contact her friend—someone who had once been in my shoes.

Desperate, I called, and it was like a lifeline. This woman, who had faced her own husband’s battle with addiction, became my guide, showing me how to move from simply surviving to truly living again.

For the next six months, I began my healing journey. Ben had checked into treatment, beginning his own path to recovery.

As I worked through my own pain, resentment, and anger, I learned how to support myself and eventually him in ways that were healthy for both of us.

We started down a slow path of reconciliation, a journey that has continued for over two years. What I learned transformed me, my family, and our relationship.

Mended Life is a space where I share these lessons—so that others facing similar struggles can find hope, guidance, and a path to healing. I hope you’ll find resources here that help you reclaim peace, heal, and, when possible, support a loved one through their own journey.

With love,

Kelly