From Drugs, Addiction, and Despair to an Eternal Family: Ashly Stone's Story - Latter-Day Lights
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- Опубликовано: 24 авг 2024
- From a young age, Ashly unexpectedly found herself caught up in a dark world of drugs and addiction, which held her captive for many years. At her lowest point, when everyone else had all but given up on her, her dad continued to hold on to hope, and ultimately helped to save her.
Join us as Ashly shares her incredible story of loss, despair, darkness, recovery, hope, and forgiveness.
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I grew up in St. George as well and have struggled with an "addictive behavior" for about 30 years and have gone through therapy and addiction programs, etc. and am now serving as a missionary in the church's Addiction Recovery Program in Heber City, Utah. Now pursuing a masters in social work at UVU. It's stories like yours, and other family and friends who have struggled with, and even died, from addictions, including my own addictions throughout my life that have inspired me. Thank you for sharing your amazing story! My boss just told me that you recently spoke in his ward in Wallsburg. Thanks Ashly! I'm looking forward to listening to your podcast.
Great episode!! Amazing story!! You can see the amazing light she now has because of the Gospel of Jesus Christ in her life!!
Awesome story of second chances! It struck me that the 16 yr old Ashly thought that drugs and alcohol made her free only to discover that the opposite was true. Today she’s free bc of the redemptive power of the atonement of Jesus Christ! This applies to all of us but the contrast in her life’s example is really dramatic and instructive. Thank you for sharing this story!
Isn't the atonement wonderful?! We loved having Ashley on! Thank you so much for listening 💜
Thank you for all you are doing. You are helping many people return and giving hope for many that are praying for all those that left. God answers prayers and He is always ready to help and He is Always trying to bring all of them back constantly.
Fantastic! Go Ashly go. I was touched by the Holy Ghost throughout your story. The power of the Atonement is evident in your (and your husband) life. What amazing parents you have. They know joy immeasurable!
Enjoyed hearing the story of Ashley. There is hope for us all. God does love us and wants the best for us.
Such an inspiring story of the miracle and power of the atonement. You are doing so much good for a lot of people!
Isn't it incredible how much good can be done by just sharing our testimonies? We're so grateful to Ashley for being a guest💜
My husband and I both have brother's that are addicts, we are so grateful for everyone's work who try to bring light to such a hard trial. Thank you!
Ashly your testimony is amazing! And her podcast gives me so much hope for some of my family members!!! Thank you!!! Hope to see her at a half marathon!!’
So much better in this interview, I'm so glad this came up.
😢 my husband's step brother just lost his battle with drugs. So sad cuz thats the conversation they had before he passed. I pray for all those who are struggling with addiction!!!
So sorry to hear that Amanda. Addiction is a difficult battle and unfortunately sometimes the adversary wins. One thing I learned serving as a bishop is that the God has so much compassion and love for each one of us, including your husband's step brother. Thank you for sharing, and God bless you and your family.
Now i know Ashly better. I happen to open her podcadt and wanted to know who she is and ypur podcast gave the snswer. I very much appreciate your podcast just as hers. Your helping a lot a people who may be looking for answets if not solutions to their lifes issues. God bless you all my dear brothers and sistets. Keep the great work moving. 😊🙏👏💖
This is incredible! Thank you so much.
So good! Thank you Ashley!
I honor how you have chosen to experience. If someone chooses to experience differently than you, I hope you would do the same. Some people need religion to provide a framework for how they should conduct their lives and be good human beings. Some don't. Honor that. 🙏
Excellent podcast! Very inspiring 💫
Glad you enjoyed it!
Meet Ashley Stone
2:07 Photo of her family. Works in software for addiction recovery infrastructure.
3:05. Ashley runs her "Come Back" podcast.
4:48 She begins her story.
6:40. Experimentation. Alcohol made her feel "confident."
9:00. Sixteen and Dropping Out. Confronted.
13:53. Ashley's Photo during heroine and first re-hab.
15:25. Arrested in her parents' livingroom. Jail. Always someplace between addiction and recovery.
18:00. Living in a drug-house. "...we used to live and we lived to use." I was so hooked. She thought she would die.
20:30. Fresno. Salvation Army. De-tox.
24:00 A pink Bible with a Book of Mormon book-marker.
26:17 Power of The Book of Mormon to connect to The Atonement for posi+ive change. "Every single day."
32:35 Relief Society President goes to jail. Can God work even jail-time "for the good of those who love Him?"
35:39. Meeting her husband at 12-step.
37:00. How the Gospel "transforms" is undeniable. The Atonement "changed my heart, it changed my life." Joy, peace, happiness are gifts of The Spirit.
41:05 When Ashley was young she would say "...the Church is too restrictive" but now says "The Commandments keep us safe."
45:40. Photo of Ashley and her Dad.
47:02. On " tough love. " "I have had over 30 friends die of drug overdose." On Twelve-Step recovery programs. "LOVE LOVE LOVE, but don't enable.
49:15. Finalword.
Thank you Ray!
Does Ashly advocate homeschooling? I’ve found that trouble kids and friends at school have so much effect on our lives.
We aren't sure. But we'll reach out and see if she can respond here.