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Heartfelt
In my Ashes & Ferns Personal Blog you'll find heartfelt posts—stories that open the door to my more vulnerable side. These are the moments that shaped me: lessons from loss, quiet reflections on life, and reminders that even in hard seasons, there’s beauty to be found.
Example: The day I said goodbye far too soon, and how it taught me to hold the people I love a little closer.


The 5-Second Rule (Not the One About Dropped Food)
Lately I’ve been thinking about ways to grow—maybe a self-defense class, a new language, or training to better help people in crisis. But...
Ashley Borud
5 days ago1 min read


Truth Be Told
For as long as I can remember, I’ve felt things deeply. It’s how God made me. But somewhere along the way, that gift started to feel like...
Ashley Borud
Aug 102 min read


From Community Joy to Crisis Response: A Night to Remember
I ended my workday surrounded by the vibrant energy of downtown neighborhood events—laughter, smiles, and the comforting buzz of...
Ashley Borud
Aug 52 min read
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