AceShowbiz - Cher, the iconic Goddess of Pop, has always fascinated her fans with her incredible performances and unique style. But in her new memoir "Cher: The Memoir, Part One," she turns back time to recount her turbulent relationship with her second husband, Gregg Allman.

Their marriage, which technically lasted just nine days, is a poignant tale of love, addiction, and perseverance. The couple's whirlwind romance began in June 1975, just days after Cher finalized her divorce from her first husband, Sonny Bono.

They hastily decided to marry upon discovering that Cher was pregnant with their son, Elijah Blue Allman. Cher reflects in her memoir, "I didn't know whether my relationship with Gregory would last or not. I was living each day as it came."

The nuptials were arranged quickly, with a ceremony in Las Vegas that Cher describes as far from romantic, "There was little about our wedding day that was romantic. There would be no honeymoon."

The cracks in their relationship soon appeared. Cher recounts finding a "plastic bag full of white powder" in Gregg's toiletry bag, a discovery that pushed her to file for divorce just a week after their wedding. Despite this, the couple tried to reconcile. Gregg's repeated efforts to get clean won Cher's empathy, but his addiction continued to plague their relationship.

Gregg's struggle with substance abuse took many forms, from heroin to alcohol. Cher supported him through various stints in rehab, encouraged by her enduring bond with ex-husband Sonny Bono, who even accompanied her to visit Gregg. One breakthrough moment came during a therapy session where Gregg confessed feeling the "pressure to be Mr. Cher."

Yet, their attempts to make the relationship work were often thwarted by Gregg's behavior. During a "belated honeymoon" in Jamaica, Cher left early after seeing him drinking rum. Things worsened after their son Elijah was born in July 1976.

Allman's addictive behaviors and a paranoid breakdown, where he imagined seeing men with guns in their backyard, became too risky for their child's safety. "This is the last straw," Cher thought, deciding to separate again for good.

Their divorce was finalized in January 1979. Despite the ups and downs, Cher maintained empathy and respect for Gregg, attending his funeral when he died in 2017 of liver cancer. Her memoir not only explores her relationship with him but also offers a candid look into the enduring complexities of love and addiction.

In sharing her story, Cher provides a captivating glimpse into a challenging period of her life while highlighting the strength it takes to persevere through adversity.