Canadian Family Health Counselling
Canadian Family Health Counselling
Ashley Jo Brewer, Founder of It Could've Been Me
Ashley Jo Brewer, Founder of It Could've Been Me
Ashley Jo Brewer, Founder of It Could've Been Me
Wednesday 13th January 2021
Join Kim Sargent as she talks with Ashley Jo Brewer about turning grief and addiction into hope through community outreach.
73 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Hopeful
Compassionate
Encouraging
About this podcast
Author:
Canadian Family Health Counselling
Overview:
Categories:
Mindfulness & Emotional Wellbeing
Mindful Recovery
Innovative Healing Arts
Healing Relationships
Navigating Intimate Relationships
Links:
Visit site
Episodes:
22 (View all)
Do you want to link to this podcast?
Get the buttons here!Ashley Jo Brewer: Finding Hope Amidst Tragedy and Addiction
I found in case, I found who I was, which is kind of an oxymoron, because I say I lost my identity.
How do you find hope when faced with unimaginable loss? In this powerful episode of the Emotional Health Matters Podcast, Kim Sargent sits down with Ashley Jo Brewer, the founder of It Could've Been Me, to share her deeply personal journey. Ashley's story begins with the heart-wrenching diagnosis of her son, Cornelius John Brewer, who was given a 50% chance to live past his second birthday due to Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA).
What follows is a tale of profound grief, addiction struggles, and ultimately, resilience. Ashley opens up about the intense pain of losing her son and the dark path of self-harm and alcohol abuse that ensued. But amidst the sorrow, she found a spark of hope. By establishing It Could've Been Me, Ashley turned her pain into a mission to support others grappling with similar tragedies.
This episode doesn't shy away from tough topics like death, addiction, and self-harm, but it also shines a light on the power of community support and the importance of reaching out for help. Ashley discusses how exercise, self-care, and faith played crucial roles in her recovery. She also reflects on the additional mental health challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. Ashley's journey is a testament to human resilience and the transformative power of community outreach.
Her story serves as a poignant reminder that even in our darkest moments, hope and healing are within reach.