BENT not BROKEN: Letting go of control, rewriting the past, and choosing to live

At eight years old, Michelle Siegel's innocence was stolen. But the wounds that shaped her life began long before that. Raised in the Swiss welfare system and burdened by a childhood marked by neglect, instability, and trauma, Michelle spent years struggling with eating disorders, self-destructive choices, and a deep sense of unworthiness. For much of her life, she was surviving rather than truly living.BENT Not BROKEN is a powerful memoir of resilience, self-discovery, and healing. With honesty, vulnerability, and moments of unexpected humor, Michelle shares her journey from a frightened little girl to a woman who learned to reclaim her voice, her worth, and her future. This is not just a story about overcoming adversity. It is a reminder that no matter where we come from or what we have endured, our past does not have to define us. Life may bend us, but it does not have to break us.