When Life Changes You: Finding Healing and Purpose After Illness & Disability with Ashley Pettway

What happens when life changes so dramatically that you change with it? Whether it's a diagnosis, a disability, or a loss that reshapes everything you thought you knew about yourself — the journey back to healing and purpose is real, and it is possible.In this episode of Highlight Your Healing, I sit down with Ashley — a survivor and licensed therapist who brings two powerful perspectives to this conversation. She has lived through life-altering illness firsthand, and she now helps others navigate the grief, trauma, and identity shifts that come when life stops looking like what you planned.Together we talk about:What it really means to heal when life has changed youHow to navigate the tension between who you were and who you're becomingFinding purpose again when everything feels uncertainWhat permission you most need to give yourself in the middle of a hard seasonIf you have ever looked at your life after a major shift and wondered "who am I now" or "is healing even possible for me" — this episode was made for you.Connect with Ashley:TikTok: @cosmiccounselingInstagram: @thecosmiccounselorWebsite: Pettwaycounseling.comStay Connected with ShannonInstagram: https://instagram.com/highlight_your_healingWebsite: https://highlightyourhealing.comIf you're looking for support on your healing journey, I offer 1:1 grief coaching, workshops, or speaking opportunities.Click below to learn more:https://calendly.com/highlightyourhealing