In this raw and gentle episode, Ashley opens up about what it really feels like when the kids leave for summer — the quiet that settles in, the ache that comes with the empty house, and the deep self-reflection that follows.

She talks about how single mothers often never feel alone until they are, and how that silence can bring up questions about who we are outside of motherhood. Ashley shares how she uses this sacred solo time to declutter her mind and space, tend to her own needs, and pour back into herself — so she can show up better when her babies come home.

This is an honest love letter to the moms who feel a little piece of themselves missing when their kids are gone — and a gentle reminder that this season of stillness is for you, too.