Ashley Simpson
Ashley Simpson is a freelance writer and book coach, helping people to tell authentic and true stories that come from the heart. She has been married to her high school sweetheart, Parker, for the past 10 years and just gave birth to her first biological child, Jasper. Prior to this, they were foster parents for several years and have had close to a dozen teens through their home – some for longer than others. When she isn’t writing or drinking coffee, you will find her at the barn with her horse or with her nose buried in a book.
5 Ways to Encourage a Young Writer Today
Most children don’t have to be taught to be creative and imaginative. They are innate storytellers and love to share their work with the world. We don’t have to be told that at some...
What No One Tells You About Adoption
When we adopted our son, I thought we had it all figured out. We had connected with adoptive families in our church and community. We read all the books and attended all the classes....
When Adoption Became Real: 3 Websites That Put Faces to the Foster Care Crisis
It feels like forever ago that my life was dramatically changed by adoption. I remember hearing about the foster care crisis and how few homes were available for kids in need. While the numbers...
Adoption and Foster Care Resources in Charleston
Do you feel the tug on your heart to open your home to a child in need? Whether you want to provide a temporary space for a child to land or a forever home,...
Capturing Your Family Legacy This Holiday Season
The holidays are a great time to get together with family, but there is an even more important reason to see your extended family this season. You never know how much time you have...
National Novel Writing Month: How Moms Can Write Their Story This Year
November is one of my favorite times of the year – and it signals more than just our beloved Turkey Day. November also happens to be National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo, for those in...
Fishbowl Funnies & Memory Keeping
After my now-husband and I had been dating for a while, I noticed that his parents kept a fishbowl filled with index cards in their kitchen. At first, my thought was that it was...
Supporting Service Dogs and Their Handlers
I never thought I would be the kind of person to take her dog everywhere with her. I love my dogs wholeheartedly, but asking one of them to come to the grocery store with...
5 Mental Health Resources in Charleston for Teens and Older Kids
When your child has mental health or behavioral health concerns, it can feel lonely and isolating. I wish there was something I could say that would help you to feel understood and seen, but...
What Moms of Kids With Mental Health Needs Wish You Knew
Society has come around to the idea that moms should prioritize their own mental health – and it’s about time that we started talking about it! Unfortunately, we still don’t have much guidance on...