Ashley Brousseau

Joined November 2021

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Full-time freelance writer and mommy. Recovered addict. Learning to heal through my writing.

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Why You Should Never Call a Suicide Hotline
This is going to be a controversial article, but no one else seems to be talking about this. Every year, around the holidays, I notice an increase in the number of commercials and advertisements for suicide hotlines.
By Ashley Brousseau4 years ago in Psyche
24 Hours Inside the Life of a Homeless Alcoholic
I spent three years homeless because of my alcohol addiction. Sometimes, when I could afford to, I lived out of motel rooms. The majority of the time I lived out of my car. I learned a lot during that time. I met so many people who were in similar circumstances and heard their stories.
By Ashley Brousseau4 years ago in Psyche
Homeless and Pregnant- My Experience
On February 7th, 2021 I was hospitalized for alcohol intoxication. Later that night I was also diagnosed with COVID-19. Then they performed an ultrasound. I was 20 weeks pregnant.
By Ashley Brousseau4 years ago in Confessions
Rock Bottom Is a Destructive Myth
The term rock bottom is as ubiquitous as addiction. Everyone knows exactly what addiction means and too many people have an intimate understanding of its experience.
By Ashley Brousseau4 years ago in Psyche