In this powerful premiere interview of Hope Comes to Visit, Dr. Ashley Wellman shares her extraordinary story of heartbreak and healing after the sudden loss of her husband. With her four-year-old daughter by her side, Ashley began a journey through grief, rediscovery, and reinvention — one that led her to write a children’s book, fall in love again, and welcome a new baby into her life.
This is a tender conversation about resilience, motherhood, identity, and the quiet strength it takes to begin again. A reminder that grief and joy can coexist — and that even after deep loss, hope still finds a way in.
Ashley Wellman - is the owner of aMUSEd Fine Art & Extraordinary Books, - amusedfineart.com - a distinctive gallery and bookstore located at 44 Spring Street, Eureka Springs, Arkansas. This enchanting space blends whimsical art with imaginative children's literature, reflecting Ashley's journey from criminologist to creative entrepreneur. Instagram - @aMusedFineArt
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