About Me

Hi, I’m Ashley; mother, survivor, writer, and the voice behind Ashes & Ink; Stories of Survival, Motherhood, and Healing

This blog was born out of fire; emotional, psychological, and deeply personal. I live with complex PTSD and am navigating the world of motherhood, healing, and rebuilding while raising my children in the aftermath of trauma.

Ashes & Ink is where I give voice to the experiences I once kept hidden. The “ashes” represent what was lost; my sense of safety, identity, and self-worth. The “ink” is how I reclaim my truth, one word at a time.

Here, I write for anyone who has ever felt dismissed, gaslit, isolated, or broken. I share my journey through trauma recovery, co-parenting, emotional resilience, and learning to trust myself again. You’ll find raw reflections, gentle strength, and hope woven through the healing.

This isn’t just my story; it’s a space for others who are quietly surviving, fiercely healing, and finding their way back to themselves. Whether you’re living with CPTSD, navigating co-parenting, or simply searching for a voice that reflects your own; you are not alone here.

You are not crazy. You are not too sensitive. You are not making it up. You are not broken.

You are surviving something that tried to silence you. You are learning to trust yourself again. You are worthy of safety, peace, and a life that feels like your own.

Thank you for being here. Thank you for reading. This is where our stories find a safe place to land.