<p>Ashlee’s story is one of unimaginable loss, resilience, and transformation. Growing up as the daughter of parents who struggled with addiction, Ashlee faced emotional trauma, instability, and deep grief from an early age. After losing both her mother and father, she continued to navigate life while raising her children, working as a social service worker, and supporting other women through trauma, domestic violence, and motherhood.</p><p>In this episode of For the Hayters, Ashlee opens up about her childhood, the grief of losing her parents, the strength it took to finish school while heartbroken, and the work she does today to help others break free from the cycles of addiction and pain. This conversation is a powerful reminder that healing is possible, even when the wounds run deep.</p><p>To connect with this week’s guest, you can reach out to them through: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/queens0f0ak/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@queens0f0ak</a> (Instagram)</p><p>Don’t forget to subscribe, like, and share to help us continue bringing these stories to light.</p><p> New episodes drop every Monday!</p><p><br></p><p> Follow us on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/forthehayters/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@forthehayters</a></p><p> Submit your story: <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a></p><p> Grab some merch! <a href="http://beckyhayter.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">beckyhayter.com</a></p><p> A KILLR Network podcast! <a href="http://killrentertainment.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">killrentertainment.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>If you or someone you know needs support, please visit:</p><p>SAMHSA National Helpline – <a href="http://samhsa.gov/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">samhsa.gov</a> | 1-800-662-HELP (4357)</p><p>National Domestic Violence Hotline – <a href="http://thehotline.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">thehotline.org</a> | 1-800-799-SAFE (7233)</p><p>NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) – <a href="http://nami.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">nami.org</a> | 1-800-950-NAMI (6264)</p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href="https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>