Tides of Grief, Waves of Grace

Releases November 18, 2025

Ashley Jo had built a life of faith, family, and purpose—until it all fell apart. After the loss of her son and the collapse of her marriage, she spiraled into addiction and despair, forced to face the question: Do I even want to live?

Tides of Grief, Waves of Grace is her honest journey through heartbreak, forgiveness, and healing—a testament that redemption is real and grace runs deep.

Summary

Tides of Grief, Waves of Grace is Ashley Jo’s deeply personal and redemptive memoir—a coming-of-middle-life story about losing everything you thought made you whole and discovering what was true all along.

Once known for her strength and faith, Ashley’s world shattered after the death of her son, the collapse of her marriage, and the secrets she could no longer carry. Beneath the surface, she was fighting for her life—caught between who she’d always been and who she was becoming.

But this isn’t just a story of unraveling; it’s a story of resurrection. With raw honesty and luminous hope, Ashley invites readers into the sacred work of healing—grieving what’s lost, forgiving what broke, and daring to believe in redemption. Even when the tide pulls you under, grace can still bring you home.

What People Are Saying

  • “I’m left asking ‘why did she write this…now, and not sooner?’ This is really good, and it’s absolutely going to help people who read it. It’s definitely going to make the majority of them cry as well.”

    Dan Levy, editor and audiobook narrator

  • “Heart-wrenching yet hopeful, this book takes you through raw pain, healing, love and redemption. It’s a powerful reminder that even in life’s darkest moments, beauty and purpose will still emerge.”

    Sam

  • “Ashley’s memoir flows counter to the sometimes exhausting filters and Instagram posts we live behind. It is a raw, real, and vulnerable story of grit and endurance."

    Robyn

  • “Ashley’s captivating writing is a gift that will keep you reading all the way through! As a mother and wife, her story is relatable, honest, and a testament to reclaiming yourself when life knocks you down.

    Christina