This Life Ive Bled: A Memoir [Paperback]

A raw and honest memoir of addiction, loss, and resilience in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

This Life I've Bledis Jacquelyn Johnston's unflinching account of her life, marked by alcoholism, drug addiction, mental health struggles, and the devastating loss of her three children. From a small-town upbringing to navigating the complexities of bisexuality and faith, Johnston lays bare her experiences with startling honesty and dark humor.

This is more than just a story of pain; it's a testament to the human spirit's capacity for survival and self-discovery. Johnston's journey through addiction, mental illness, and profound grief ultimately leads her to a place of hard-won wisdom and acceptance. For readers seeking solace, understanding, or simply a reminder that even in the darkest of times, hope remains,This Life I've Bledoffers a powerful and unforgettable read. It is for those interested in memoirs, personal stories of overcoming adversity, and those dealing with addiction, mental health issues, or loss.

"This Life I’ve Bledis a gritty no-holds-barred account of an outrageous life lived on the chaotic edges of anarchy and addiction. From the opening pages to the final chapter, the reader follows the improbable ups and downs of its hapless, yet oddly likeable, narrator. If you want to know what it’s like to have had three abortions, lost all three of your kids, and screwed so many men you lost count, then you just picked up your next great read. Though this is a debut book for Johnston, she has the two things essential to a great memoir – a fascinating life, and the ability to make it come alive with pyrotechnic prose and unflinching honesty." —Dr. Claire Robson, Simon Fraser University
 "Examining the forces that have shaped her, including alcoholism and the social and cultural upheaval of the late 20th century, Jacquelyn Johnston tells of being a mother, losing her chil³”