Ashley McBryde Details Using Music To Heal Wounds From Dad
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Families can be extremely complicated, and Ashley McBryde knows this all too well. In fact, she has used music to help her heal the wounds left behind by her father. So, has she resolved her issues with him? Keep reading for more details.
Ashley McBryde Has Dealt With Familial Trauma
Growing up, Ashley McBryde struggled with her father, William, who is a doctor and a pastor. She is 43, but she admitted that she has spent most of her life being angry at him. He left her mother behind to raise Ashley and her siblings, which bred resentment:
I’ve done the anger part, and I did that for most of my life. I was mad at that man for most of my life and then when he left my mother and left us, I was even more…I didn’t even speak to him for years.
However, she has been able to channel her anger into beautiful music. She wrote a song, “Hand Me Downs,” about what she had gone through. Although Ashley harbored anger for a very long time, she realized she needed to find another emotion. She realized that she wanted to figure out how she could have William in her life. He has been very sick for quite some time, and it is unclear how long he will be alive. At the same time, Ashley had to say goodbye to the father she would never have but always wanted:
Take a minute and acknowledge that wasn’t the case. That is sad. It’s okay that it’s sad.
She opened up about all of this on the Human School Podcast. Ashley McBryde also acknowledged how William comes from a line of cruel men. None of the patriarchs were kind, so he is following what he learned.
A Strong Woman
After listeners heard Ashley McBryde’s story, they had nothing but praise for her. She has been sober for four years and has made the best out of her relationship with her dad. Those two things have made followers extremely proud:
- Every time she shares her story… so real, so vulnerable, so honest. So proud of her for sharing her story. She is just incredible.
- I wish everyone had the courage Ashley has including myself , thank you for being you!
- Wow! Incredible transformation. I have heard of these tools and Ashley made it so relatable. Ashley, I am super proud of your growth and healing your inner child. I am leaning into these principles. Thank you!
What do you think of Ashley McBryde’s story, and do you find her to be an inspiration? Let us know in the comments below.