Weeks after arift in their relationship, Michelle Branch says she and Patrick Carney are forging a path forwardthrough therapy.
“My husband and I have started therapy recently, and I wish that we had started it six months ago. I wish that we had gotten help and talked to someone sooner. It’s made such a huge difference in such a short amount of time. If there’s anyone out there watching … this is your sign. If you’ve been thinking about it, go talk to someone,” the singer-songwriter, 39, tellsTamron Hallon the Thursday episode of her talk show.
“It’s helped us immensely. The night … what went down is so unfortunate. It was the worst night of my life. And then to have it out in the world as I’mabout to put out a recordhas been a lot, but all I can do is just be honest about what I’m going through and what’s going on. I’m not the first person to have gone through this.”
Michelle Branch and Tamron Hall.Tamron Hall Show
When Hall, 51, asked about the night in question, Branch was candid and contrite. “They are not allegations! Violence … I don’t condone violence. I slapped my husband. Not the finest moment of my life,” she admits.
She continued, “It’s unfortunate that it took this horrible, traumatic event to hopefully [move forward]. My husband and I are like, ‘How we were going was unsustainable. Maybe this will give us the tools to have a stronger marriage than we’ve ever had.’ We’re rolling up our sleeves and doing the work, which never sounds like fun, but we’re doing it.”
Michelle Branch and Patrick Carney.MICHELLE BRANCH/instagram
In the meantime, Branch continues to prepare for the release of her new album,The Trouble with Fever, out Friday.
“If anything, [this situation has] weirdly shined the spotlight on my record more than it probably would’ve gotten,” Branchrecently told PEOPLEwith a laugh. “It’s not ideal, but I’m making lemonade out of lemons.”
The musicianstied the knot at the Marigny Opera Housein New Orleans in April 2019. They shareson Rhys, 4, and 7-month-old daughter Willie.
Branch’s full interview and musical performance airs onTamron HallThursday. Check local listings for times.
source: people.com
