HeartbreakUniversity was founded by Michele "Shell" Washam in 1999. a life changing catastrophic heartbreak in her life, Michele realized that there were few spots online or off that offered step-by-step help for overcoming and surviving heartbreak caused bu divorce, breakup, rejection, etc.is the author of the world renowened book A Course In Heartbreak - 7-Steps to Restoration (English Mountain Press) and also Protecting Those You Love in an X-Rated World (Bridge-Logos) - HBU online holds regular classes and workshops to help you through the devestation of a broken heart!