Christina O'Neil:  

My story...well, I left Richmond half way through my senior year and finished in Warren while I was living with my uncle and aunt. Spent many a nights clubing and the days finishing school...how I managed a 3.5 GPA, I don't know...lol. I met my first husband that summer and were married 12/1997. Shortly after my Nate was born (1998). My gypsies heart could never stay in one place, so we moved many times over the next 4 years. We finally settled in Clarkston when I was pregnant with my Luke (2002). I worked evenings as a caregiver for those with Alzheimer's and was going to school. I was a stay at home mother for the first year for both boys and as they got older I tried to work around their schedule so that I could be home with them. I left my first husband when my boys were still very young and tried it on my own for a bit. That was one of the best decisions I've ever made and was more than worth the hard work and years in therapy :) A year later I started dating a long time friend, Chris. During this time I was working 55 hours a week as a independent caregiver. The family was great. They allowed me to bring the boys ...Expand for more