S1 E1 | A Journey with Anxiety, Divorce, Self-Harm, Grief, Addiction, & Co-Dependency | Ashley Brewer

Real Stories. Real People.

During episode 1 of Real Stories Real People, Could've Been Me Founder, Ashley Brewer, discusses her journey of finding recovery with her life-long friend Mandi. Ashley's journey Is both difficult and inspiring at the same time. Ashley wouldn't be who she is today if it weren't for her experience in life and the community of people who has been there for her through it all.
Throughout episode 1, Ashley and Mandi discuss:

• How being bullied as a young child impacted Ashley's emotional state.
• Why tremendous anxiety to fit in eventually led to self-harm.
• How one drink changed Ashley's life forever.
• The diagnosis and eventual death of Ashley's son, Cornelius John Brewer.
• The demise of her marriage following the death of her son and her part in it.
• Her first, second, and third addiction.
• Reaching a place of total utter desperation that eventually led Ashley to overdose.
• How recovery often isn't a linear journey.
• The importance of having a community of people to support you through challenges in life.

The power in Ashley's story is that it is real, raw, and honest. So tune in, and hang on, because here we go.

Disclaimer: This show covers a wide variety of topics related to mental health and life in general. These topics can be difficult for some people so use your best judgement when listening to the show. We are not therapists, counselors, or mental health professionals. Information shared on this show is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never ignore professional medical advice because of something you heard on this show.

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