"Portia and I constantly say to each other ... through everything I went through without her. It was a horrible time in my life, and she was a rock. She kept me going and tried to help me ...

"It was a horrible time in my life, and she was a rock. She kept me going and tried to help me put things in perspective." For more on Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi, pick up the latest issue ...

After her talk show was hit with workplace misconduct allegations, Ellen DeGeneres opened up about how her wife of 12 years, Portia de Rossi, "kept me going" during that challenging time.

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi are celebrating their love ... “You are the best thing that ever happened in my life. You take care of me. You help me see the good in everything.