The past 12 months have been both a difficult and an exciting time for Orléans singer songwriter Michelle Treacy. Last January, after years of feeling unwell and not quite herself, Treacy was diagnosed with adenomyosis, a gynecologic condition that causes tissue to grow into the muscular wall of the uterus.
The diagnosis came as a tremendous relief for the 29-year-old St. Peter High School grad, who was told for years that what she was experiencing was all in her head. But once her condition was properly diagnosed, she began treatment which helped alleviate her symptoms. The next step is a hysterectomy to remove her uterus, which means she won’t be able to have children. That’s fine for Treacy, who would prefer to feel 100 per cent well again and continue to pursue her singing career. Not that she’s ever stopped.
Before she was diagnosed, and even afterwards, Treacy has maintained an incredibly busy schedule. In the past year she has played over 60 shows at clubs, corporate events and festivals.
She has also been busy writing and recording her new album, “Love Me Till I’m Me Again”, which was recently released on various music streaming platforms such as Spotify and Apple Music.
“Love Me Till I’m Me Again” contains eight songs in all. The title is reflective of the journey she has been on since Lady Gaga asked her to come on stage to sing Born This Way during a concert in Montréal in 2014, during which she has learned to put herself first when it comes to her personal life, including her health and her professional life.
Writing the new songs and producing the new album have been a very cathartic process for Treacy.
“It’s honestly kept me alive and it pushed me and bettered me and I’ve felt mentally in the right place for the first time this year,” says Treacy, who wants to be a spokesperson for other women suffering from the condition, while continuing to inspire and uplift the community with her public speaking.
“I’ve always known who I am and I want to express my feelings and thoughts in an honest way that’s relatable to people of any age and gender,” says Treacy, who recently held an album release event in Ottawa in front of her family, friends and fans.
“It was pretty emotional,” adds Treacy.
She held a second album release event in Toronto on Oct. 29, sandwiched in between a 10-show run during the Halloween Haunt event at Canada’s Wonderland.
Treacy will now take some time off for her operation and to recuperate, before heading out on the road again in the new year.
To find out more about Michelle Treacy and her music visit michelletreacy.com.
THE OTTAWA SCHOOL OF THEATRE presents the all ages play "The House Rules" in the Richcraft Theatre at The Shenkman Arts Centre. Showtimes 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 27 and Friday, Nov 28, and 1:30 p.n. on Staurday, Nov. 29 and Sunday, Nov. 30. Tickets $22 for adults, $12:50 for audience members 25 and under. For more information and advance tickets visit 
CAPITAL TEASE BURLESQUE PRESENTS STRUT at the Stray Dog Brewing Company, 501 Lacolle Way in the Taylor Creek Business Park. Tickets $20 available at 
SANTA’S PARADE OF LIGHTS beginning at 6 p.m. at the corner of St. Joseph Blvd. and Youville Dr. The parade will follow it’s traditional route down St. Joseph Blvd. to the Orléans Town Centre.
HOLIDAY VARIETY SHOW at 7 p.m. at Good Shepherd Parish Church, 3092 Innes Rd. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Sing-along at 6:45 p.m. This is a fundraiser event for Food for Families. Coats for Kids, and local food banks. Monetary donations gratefully accepted: by cheque to “Good Shepherd Parish” or by e-transfer to finsec9005@gmail.com.
TRIVIA NIGHT from 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday night at the Royal Oak Pub Orléans. Free to play. Prizes for the winning team! The Royal Oak Pub is located at 1981 St. Joseph Blvd. near Jeanne d'Arc. For more info visit 
OYSTER NIGHT every Wednesday from 6-9 pm at the Orléans Brewing Co. Two types of oysters served with lemon, Tobasco, horseradish, salt and mignonette. The Orléans Brewing Co. is located at 4380 Innes Rd., next to McDonalds.
