Dead Numb: Overcoming Heartache, Abuse & Addiction

“Every single day was just complete hell.”


Ashley Brumbaugh’s father was her hero without a cape. So, when
he was diagnosed with cancer, Ashley fell apart. Internalized
stress led to chronic pain, which brought about an addiction to
painkillers at 14. After her father died, Ashley spent years in
and out of depression, self-isolation and substance abuse. But
this wasn’t the end of her trauma. While in recovery, Ashley was
trapped in an abusive relationship that lasted 6 years.
Eventually, she left when her abuser was at work -- and she never
looked back. Today, Ashley is a writer helping people escape the
real world through storytelling.
https://letsnottalkaboutit.com

National Domestic Violence Support Hotline:
Call 1-800-799-7233 or text SAFE to 88788


Hosts:
Camille Tuutti
Sharon Tiger
Amanda Ziadeh

Guest:
Ashley Brumbaugh


Expert:
Dr. Akua K. Boateng

Editor:
Tessa Hall

Behind the Scenes:
Lisa Abeyta

Music: 
“Incoming” by Jeffrey C. Mund 
"Arms of Gold" by Tape Machines