Lately, I’ve been thinking about making a cape for myself. It would have one of those cheesy MOM in a heart tattoo images and the word Super Ashley written in fancy, schmany cursive. I would wear it with my brown,  4 ½” heeled Steve Madden ankle boots and a mini dress. Or maybe with my… Continue reading Found

It’s amazing how quickly things can change.Back in October, I wrote about my feelings on being adopted. Just a few days later I shared the excitement of knowing my birth mom had happily received my letter. When I first wrote my letter, I didn’t really know what to expect. It was emotional, to say the… Continue reading Unchanged

I always wanted to be a writer. I’ve spent most of my life writing – diaries, short stories, poems, letters. Before I had the words to write stories, I would draw them out (just ask my parents – I’m sure they spent a small fortune on notebooks and pencils for me). I just love it.… Continue reading Upcoming

Imagine being 25 years old and hearing your mother’s voice for the first time.I lived that last week and it was as incredible and indescribable as you might imagine. Even more incredible has been learning how much we’re alike, from taste in music to favourite wines, the way we drink our coffee and even having… Continue reading Disclosed

“Get over it.”How often have we said that to ourselves, our loved ones, our friends? “Put it behind you,” or “Don’t dwell on it,” spoken with love and the best intentions, yet those words often do more harm than good.It’s not that easy, you see. I worry about stupid things, like sleeping in and not making it… Continue reading Shameless