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I have felt in the wrong place at the wrong time for most of my adult life. The wrong jobs, the wrong relationships, wrong a lot of things. When I say wrong, I don’t mean like doing drugs under a bridge wrong… I mean like things I really knew weren’t for me BUT I was the good, dutiful daughter, wife, friend, etc. and there were expectations of me I needed to fulfill
I was driven by accomplishments, and I had many. Most people would think I had the life they would want, but none of those accomplishments were really fulfilling. I mean, there was even a rumor post-college that I married a really wealthy old man and was living the high life (you know Anna Nicole Smith style). Which, is kinda funny as I do have an older husband NOW but didn’t then. Also, we aren’t filthy rich. In fact, we’re pretty evenly matched- or were. I am now, effectively cutting our income in half with this leap
All of that is&nbsp;not to say there haven’t been many wonderful parts of my life, it’s just that the things that made me feel MOST alive, were the things I was doing the&nbsp;least&nbsp;of. Not out of lack of want to do them, but&nbsp;because they were not really a&nbsp;“stable”&nbsp;or typical path
But&nbsp;as you get older, and you see more people struggle, lose their jobs, get ill, or even die you realize how hilarious thenotion&nbsp;of “stability” really is. Someone at work told me yesterday, they were in a very stable position at corporate&nbsp;but HATED their job.&nbsp;Hated it&nbsp;so much in fact, they were loudly and openly discussing an offer from another company in the middle of the cubes.&nbsp;We are not promised anything,&nbsp;no matter where we are, and the sooner one wakes up and realizes&nbsp;THAT, the sooner they can really&nbsp;LIVE.&nbsp;
I am sick of safe, I am sick of&nbsp;spending my energy where it is least appreciated and effective. So now,&nbsp;after 14 years (HOW did I stay that long?!) in an office, I am jumping off the cliff and&nbsp;letting all the possibilities come my way- which is INSANE for a plan-aholic&nbsp;like me. You other plan freaks will feel me here.&nbsp;
Am I scared?&nbsp;Absolutely, but&nbsp;the truth is&nbsp;helping people change their life&nbsp;sustains me,&nbsp;art&nbsp;sustains me,&nbsp;writing&nbsp;sustains me,&nbsp;finding myself somewhere new&nbsp;sustains me,&nbsp;and&nbsp;being there for my&nbsp;husband and kids&nbsp;when they need me is LIFE
So, y’all, please read my blog and interact with my posts when you can. This is not idle chit chat, but it’s my livelihood. I am just going to be proof that anyone can do this. I thank all of you who have trusted me enough to let me help you with your health journey, purchased art from me, and interacted with me! I can’t wait to serve you better and serve even more people. 
All the love,&nbsp;
Ashley

I have felt in the wrong place at the wrong time for most of my adult life. The wrong jobs, the wrong relationships, wrong a lot of things. When I say wrong, I don’t mean like doing drugs under a bridge wrong… I mean like things I really knew weren’t for me BUT I was the good, dutiful daughter, wife, friend, etc. and there were expectations of me I needed to fulfill
I was driven by accomplishments, and I had many. Most people would think I had the life they would want, but none of those accomplishments were really fulfilling. I mean, there was even a rumor post-college that I married a...

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