Episode 52 - Ashley Wellman - Rewriting the story: Creating a life worth living after loss and trauma

After witnessing the sudden death of her husband with her daughter by her side, Dr. Ashley Wellman’s life as a wife and noted scholar was shattered. What was once important and defining suddenly seemed so small. Through the grief, she has refocused her energy towards the pursuit of her family’s health and happiness. Ashley is redefining her value, her worth, and her purpose by pursuing a new chapter as a creative writer and author. Her journey has created a magical collaboration with her daughter and shares with young readers the importance of loving yourself and celebrating the differences in others.  Dr. Ashley Wellman has been a professor and scholar specializing in surviving trauma since 2008. In 2018, her own life would be transformed after the traumatic, sudden loss of her husband.  Informed by her professional research, she was determined to redefine her worth, value, and career to create a magical life for herself and her young daughter. Now, Ashley Wellman is pursuing life as a creative writer, with the upcoming release of her first children’s book “The Girl Who Dances with Skeletons: My Friend Fresno.” She believes to move forward, sometimes you have to rewrite the story.  Ash's 3 top tips: There is no right way to grieve. We are allowed to redefine ourselves. Trust yourself to create the life you want and deserve.Ashley Wellman’s first children’s book, “The Girl Who Dances With Skeletons: My Friend Fresno,” is coming in October! You can visit their online Bone Boutique to preorder your copy. Follow the adventure and shop at www.myfriendfresno.com and use promo code: PRESALE to receive 10% off your order.    Don't miss another episode. Subscribe to this podcast. If you want learn more about living a fantastic life after alcohol, check out my book! https://www.amazon.com/My-Steps-Sobriety-fantastic-without-ebook/dp/B089ZPD21S/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=stephan+neff&qid=1595922770&s=digital-text&sr=1-1https://www.amazon.com/Kindle-Store/b?ie=UTF8&node=133140011&nocache=1526718783253   And follow me on Instagram, YouTube and Facebook! https://www.instagram.com/mystepstosobriety/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQ5Rgw59jOX4y3iDeMAXpwQhttps://www.facebook.com/mystepstosobriety    See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.