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Dead Numb: Overcoming Heartache, Abuse & Addiction

Dead Numb: Overcoming Heartache, Abuse & Addiction

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“Every single day was just complete hell.”

Ashley Brumbaugh’s father was her hero without a cape. So, when he was diagnosed with cancer, Ashley fell apart. Internalized stress led to chronic pain, which brought about an addiction to painkillers at 14. After her father died, Ashley spent years in and out of depression, self-isolation and substance abuse. But this wasn’t the end of her trauma. While in recovery, Ashley was trapped in an abusive relationship that lasted 6 years. Eventually, she left when her abuser was at work -- and she never looked back. Today, Ashley is a writer helping people escape the real world through storytelling. https://letsnottalkaboutit.com

National Domestic Violence Support Hotline:
Call 1-800-799-7233 or text SAFE to 88788

Hosts:
Camille Tuutti
Sharon Tiger
Amanda Ziadeh

Guest:
Ashley Brumbaugh

Expert:
Dr. Akua K. Boateng

Editor:
Tessa Hall

Behind the Scenes:
Lisa Abeyta

Music: 
“Incoming” by Jeffrey C. Mund 
"Arms of Gold" by Tape Machines

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