Interview with anthology author Michelle Ihry contributing the chapter titled "One Complicated Lady" to Volume II Deserts to Mountaintops: Choosing Our Healing Through Radical Self-Acceptance.
Michelle Ihry grew up on a small grains farm in central North Dakota, raising wheat, barley, durum, oats and flax. Her brother carries on that tradition of continuing the farming operation. She and her husband live in West Fargo, ND and Red Willow Lake, Binford, ND. They have two children and six grandchildren.
In high school Michelle was a cheerleader, was on the track and basketball teams. Her life changed when her mother passed away when Michelle was 14. Her goal is making sure everyone is happy and cheering them on with their accomplishments. Michelle had an interest in the dental field since elementary school. She became a dental assistant soon after high school graduation. She pursued Dental Hygiene and graduated from Moorhead Technical College after her children were in high school. She finally started her dream job in 1999, as a Dental Hygienst. Michelle received her 200 hour yoga certification and teaches a variety of classes, her favorite being Cat Yoga, partnering with an animal rescue with the hopes of adopting kitties. She is also certified in pilates and breathwork. Michelle has a small business called Sticks + Stones.
Michelle enjoys being outdoors with nature as much as possible and doing activites with her children and grandchildren. Follow Michelle on Instagram @michelle.ihry and on Facebook "Michelle Ihry."
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