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A. Wilder Westgate's avatar

A manuscript!! That's incredible, Ashleigh. I'm so excited for you! I can't wait to hear more about your journey.

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Ashleigh Vaughn's avatar

Thank you A! It all feels surreal but I’m happy to finally be serious about getting this book into the world.

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Ashleigh Vaughn's avatar

Thank you!!

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Sharifa's avatar

Congratulations on the book! Your story is going to help free so many people.

(Is that Yvonne Orji’s photo from the purity culture conference?) I can so relate about leaning into God in the most unhealthy ways at the time we most need relief.

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Ashleigh Vaughn's avatar

Thank you Sharifa! And you know, I never thought about it but it is quite possible that it is her because we had the same spiritual mentor who ministered heavily around purity.

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Karen Wesley's avatar

Your mind was working against you and yet, you had the forethought to record those videos. That's pretty brilliant. 🫶🏾

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Ashleigh Vaughn's avatar

I'm so happy that I did! I mentioned that I hadn't been consistent with writing and it wasn't helping so that prompted me to start recording them.

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Francia McCormack's avatar

Congratulations 🎈🎉🍾 That’s amazing ! I wish you all the success you can get! I too struggled around that time with mental health. I know it feels good to be in a better place. Good luck with everything!

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Ashleigh Vaughn's avatar

Thank you!! And yes it feels so very good to feel good again.

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Megan Somero's avatar

Ashleigh, I can't wait to read your body of work. I love that you recorded your journals too. What a fantastic way to document life when you aren't up to writing. It sounds like you've been on quite a journey.

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Ashleigh Vaughn's avatar

Quite a journey indeed, thank you Megan!

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Anella Shillingford's avatar

It’s incredible that you were able to document your journey! I often find it difficult to write when I do not feel my best but I may borrow your video idea.

All the very best to you as you write this body of work. I can’t wait to read.

Love and light 🌟✨💫

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Ashleigh Vaughn's avatar

Thank you Anella! Video and audio are definitely good alternatives when written words fail us. You can just ramble on or off camera and still find a release while struggling to write.

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Ashley Jay's avatar

Having recordings and writing to look back & recognize your growth is the best. Thank you for giving us a front row seat to your book writing process/progress. I can’t wait to read!

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Ashleigh Vaughn's avatar

It really is the best. There are some years where I have more writings than recordings and vice versa so I’m glad I gave myself multiple mediums to get the thoughts out.

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Bits Of The Untold's avatar

Congratulations on taking those leaps of faith! Having a manuscript is a milestone that’s worth a standing ovation in itself 👏🏽✨

And thank you for sharing your journey with us, always.

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Ashleigh Vaughn's avatar

Thank you Priscilla!

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Amara Amaryah's avatar

So excited to hear that you're writing a book! Big smiles on this side of the internet too, thank you for sharing your journey with us

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