Meeting you right where you are on your foster care journey, this is The Forgotten Podcast.

He was sleeping and I left before he woke up because I was afraid that he would scream or cry or, you know, and then there was something I could do.

So I left while he was sleeping. I remember sitting out on the sidewalk of the hospital and I was homeless at the time. So it's kind of, that's what I mean. It was a divine intervention. It was, and so I sat there and I think I felt the lowest in my entire life. It was like the worst possible

moment. And honestly, I had to trust God that wherever he was going and whoever he was

going to be with that it was going to all be okay.

Hey, it's Jamie Cabe. Welcome back to the Forgotten podcast. It is so great to be with you today. Whether you're part of the foster care community, passionate about serving or simply interested in learning more, we are here for you. Oh my goodness, I cannot wait for you to hear from my guest Ashley Darrow today.

Hers is a powerful story of beauty from ashes. For over six years, Ashley was caught in the cycle

of addiction and because of this, she lost her son into foster care. And after two years in the

system, Ashley and her son were reunified and now she is a passionate advocate for foster care.

Her story is seriously incredible.

Before we head to the interview, though, you can connect with Ashley, find helpful resources and takeaways from today's show all at the forgottenpodcast.org.

And this, my friends, is one you're going to want to share.

It is far too easy to think of our kids' birth parents as the enemy, and that is simply not true.

Ashley opens our eyes to what addiction looks like, and more people need to know this.

So please spread the word, and we'd love it if you tag us on Facebook and Instagram while

you're at it.

All right, it is time.

Here's my interview with Ashley Darrow.

Well, Ashley, yours is a perspective. We don't get to hear very often the birth

parent of a child who was placed in foster care I am so grateful you're on to share

your story I have so many questions for you Ashley but I just want to start here

can you describe the circumstances that led to that moment when your son was removed from your care and go back as far as you want?

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