The Dark Night of the Soul

by Ashley Weber

There exists a solemn and sacred space when you’ve reached rock bottom and all that you have left is surrender. This is a story of hope through pain, of creation built from the debris of destruction. Athena is a wife and mother who struggles through years of psychological and emotional abuse from her husband and the subsequent affair he carries out with her best friend. It takes a violent crash on a windy mountain road in a reckless and depressive state for Athena to reach that bottom place. This is a story about surviving the dark night of the soul to reach for light and life.

76 pages, Paperback

First published January 26, 2021

About the author

Ashley Weber is no stranger to darkness. As an abuse survivor, she has battled severe depression and anxiety. Ashley is an outspoken advocate for those with similar struggles and has made it her mission to shed light on both mental health and abuse issues through her writing. Ashley lives in Southern California and has 2 beautiful daughters.

Reviews

[Kahlea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Short quick read, couldn’t put it down

[Sarah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this quick read and the determination and honesty of Athena's character.

[Theodora Blanchfield · Rating 5 out of 5]

OK, so Ashley is also one of my fave people in the world but this is a beautiful tale of heartbreak, betrayal and healing. It's a fast read that pulls you in and doesn't let you go.

[C.J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I am so in love with the lyrical imagery and writing of this novel, I couldn’t put it down. A powerful story about heartbreak and trauma, I hope I can read more about Athena soon!