They were the perfect family of four. Their life was full of love and Ash and her husband were reaching all of their goals. After the unexpected passing of her husband, Ashe was suddenly a young widow and single mom. In this episode, Ashe Hornsby joins Julia, as she shares her interesting tale about loss, growth and family blending. Ashe candidly shares her journey through grief and healing and how losing her husband reshaped her family life, challenged her business, allowed her to grow and find love again. Show notes: https://www.storkdpodcast.com/season2 In This Episode: [2:30] Ashe discusses her own podcast, Flawed and Fabulous [3:38] Ashe begins her journey of grief and loss [10:00] Beginning to navigate after losing her husband [11:00] Discussing loss with her children [14:25] Creating boundaries around death when children are present [17:11] Ashe discusses seeing a therapist [18:15] Financial worries [25:29] Ashe shares her experience with more unconventional ways of healing [30:18] Evolving family life since the passing of her husband [33:00] Different parenting styles and challenges [44:00] Starting new family traditions  [46:25] What Ashe misses about her old life [48:27] Growing together as a blended family [53:20] Ashe shares her definition of family Key Takeaways: When one half of a partnership is missing there is an added burden of trying to fill that gap. The grieving process is one that is never fully healed. Blending two families can be challenging and rewarding. Don’t give up easily. If it is hard, it will be worth it. Have important conversations with children when they lose a parent that allows a safe space to be able to grieve and feel the emotions of that loss.  It’s okay to reach out to friends, families, and/or mental health professionals for help if you’ve lost a spouse. Properly reaching out to the right channels can positively aid in the process of grief. Learn to blend a family when both partners have previously lost their spouses Keep the spirit of a lost parent alive in that child’s life through new traditions and routines Find healthy, creative ways to work through grieving the loss of a spouse and former life Links Mentioned: https://www.instagram.com/withloveashe/ https://www.instagram.com/flawedandfabulous_podcast/ Flawed and Fabulous Podcast - Spotify Flawed and Fabulous Podcast - Apple  Instagram - Ashe’s Personal Disclaimer: The podcasts available on this website have been produced for informational, educational and entertainment purposes only. The stories and experiences contained within reflect the experiences and opinions of the guest and may contain content found to be triggering by listeners. Listeners should take care to avoid program content which may not be suited to them. The contents of any podcast do not constitute medical or professional advice, do not reflect the opinions of the podcast or its host and do not create any type of  professional relationship between the audience and presenters.  No person listening to and/or viewing any podcast from this website should act or refrain from acting on the basis of the content of a podcast without first seeking appropriate professional advice and/or counseling, nor shall the information be used as a substitute for professional advice and/or counseling. Stork'd Podcast expressly disclaims any and all liability relating to any actions taken or not taken based on any or all contents of this site.