Surviving Houselessness: A Memoir

by Melanie Johnson

A true story of one woman's fight to survive a lifelong battle of insecurity, shyness, and depression, and how she pulled herself out of the sludge. Johnson invites us along the path as she describes what it was like growing up in the 70s. With an abusive alcoholic father and seven older siblings, life was rarely dull on their small farm in Northern California. After her parents' divorce, she is raised by her God-fearing mother who does her best to shelter her. Being extremely shy, insecure and lonely, she struggles to find a place in the world. Longing for adventures and love she stumbles through a life of uncertainty, financial difficulties, and eventually homelessness. When a long ago buried family secret is revealed, it sheds light on many unanswered questions. Complete with humorous childhood stories and a spattering of photos.

98 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 16, 2020

About the author

Melanie Churella Johnson is a distinguished 12x bestselling author and recognized publishing and marketing expert. She is also a single mom of two, a previous Miss Michigan and first runner-up to Miss America.

Before founding Elite, Melanie owned and operated two independent TV stations in Houston and Dallas. She’s also been a News Anchor, Producer, and Financial Strategist and worked in Public Relations, Promotions, TV Ad Sales and Programming Negotiations. “Melanie is the mother of two wonderful boys and loves gardening and of course reading a good book.”