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She Turned Trauma Into Children’s Books… But It Started With Pain, Loss, and Toxic Love

26 min · 6. maj 2026
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In this episode of Keeping It Real on Purpose, Ashley Donegan shares how her journey through trauma, loss, and toxic relationships became the foundation for purpose—and powerful storytelling. After surviving a near-fatal head-on collision caused by a drunk driver, Ashley found herself navigating a series of painful life experiences, including toxic relationships, divorce, and the devastating loss of a miscarriage with twins. At one point, all she saw for her life was becoming a mother—and even that path came with deep emotional challenges. But everything shifted when she finally had her daughter. That moment became her turning point. Together, they now co-create children’s books like Pirate Chickens Under Attack and Adventures of Snuggs, transforming pain into creativity, connection, and legacy. This episode explores: * How trauma can distort self-worth and relationship choices * The emotional impact of miscarriage and loss * What toxic love really looks like when you’re inside it * How motherhood can awaken purpose * Turning pain into something meaningful for the next generation If you’ve ever questioned your worth, stayed too long in the wrong relationship, or wondered how to turn your story into something powerful—this conversation will meet you right where you are. Your past may have shaped you… but it doesn’t have to define what you create next.

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