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Face the Sun « Writing in the Rain — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 17:51:58 +0000

[…] looking for an old recipe from Ashley Rodriguez’s beautiful Not Without Salt blog, I saw this post, which almost brought me to tears. Her honesty, her hardship felt so human. I adored her even more […]

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Fri, 05 Aug 2011 18:51:22 +0000

[…] for years. She writes about food in the context of life. Topics range from dating her husband to postpartum depression. This girl is not afraid to keep it real and that’s what I love about […]

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By: Janice and Tristan

Janice and Tristan — Thu, 02 Dec 2010 14:27:44 +0000

Ashley,
You are such an angel. We are praying for you three times a day.. you and your family are lifted up to God in prayer from our home! “There is no secret what God can do”.

Depression is very real and very hard! Just know we love you and your little family so much! You’re never forgotten in our home!

Your biggest fans in Ohio!
Janice and Tristan

By: Jenna

Jenna — Thu, 18 Nov 2010 15:21:40 +0000

thanks for sharing your faith and your honesty! I am expecting my first baby in late January, and I’ve worried about PPD. Your words are encouraging and appreciated!

By: Amanda

Amanda — Sun, 14 Nov 2010 04:26:53 +0000

Ashley, I’ve followed your blog for over a year now, but have never commented because I don’t have my own food blog. But, I’ve loved reading, and learning through your’s! I couldn’t not comment on this post. Thank you for sharing from such a real, vulnerable place. Thank you for not glossing over your situation with beautiful photos, and amazing recipes. Like an above comment, I echo the sentiments that it is so beautiful to see that despite your circumstances, God’s glory shines through. Clinging to him will get you through this, even when you don’t have the prayers to utter to Him. Thank goodness we have the Holy Spirit to pray on our behalf when we need it. You and your family will be in my prayers. Thanks!

By: Amy

Amy — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 06:30:31 +0000

As my mother always said, “it’s hard being a parent”. Now that I am one I understand what she meant. Anyway, good for you for being so honest, we all go through those times of deep depression and it’s hard to get out. But you WILL and based on this post it looks like you are getting there!! I really enjoy your blog, all the recipes you share sound so delicious and just plain fun to make. 🙂

By: Crystal Malek

Crystal Malek — Sat, 13 Nov 2010 05:08:14 +0000

Sorry to hear about your depression. Fellow Momma sufferer, here. It was refreshing to read what you wrote, that it can be caused by spiritual issues but also by chemical ones. I spent years with people telling me to just pray about my issues. I finally found a supplement that has helped greatly.

Good job speaking up. I know it helps when the darkness isn’t a secret.

By: Annalisa

Annalisa — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 20:21:40 +0000

“a hollow shell of a human being…” I could ditto that so many times. My second was born 8/25 and with both I’ve had some times of real struggle. Thanks for talking about it, though, b/c I don’t know how many times I’ve said to my husband (invariably in tears), “But how does everybody else do it?” Of course, saying it right now it sounds so silly and self-focused anyway. The point is not whether or how I can “do it,” but what God does through it and it’s so achingly beautiful to hear you talk about THAT process like you have. When I look back at such periods in my life, there are incredible things that God has given to me out of each one: lessons learned, virtues cemented, decisions made. Even if for nothing else than reminding us of our limitations and need for Him and others, it’s valuable. Endurance produces character and character produces hope and that hope cannot be disappointed. And common grace is such a consolation. That, yes, Jesus is God’s greatest display of goodness, but there are glimpses everywhere, cookbooks included! Anyway, this is getting long but you obviously hit a nerve out here.=) I’ll pray for you today. Also, another thing that helps me put motherhood in perspective is remembering that the individualistic go-it-alone way we do it nowadays is very much a modern invention.

By: Maureen

Maureen — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 21:02:36 +0000

Thank you for posting about PPD. It is still such a quiet topic among women. It took me about 8 months with both of my boys to really return to normal hormonally. It is a long road, even the second or third time around when you feel that you should know what’s going on. Keep up with those prayers and time to yourself. Thanks again for speaking out…you speak for all of us mamas.

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 05:28:00 +0000

I am so incredibly humbled by all of your comments. I wish I had the chance to respond to each and every one. It’s so freeing to know we don’t suffer alone. Life on this earth is both joyous and incredibly difficult. We learn through it all. I know this too shall pass and I am seeking the joy in it as well. It’s amazing how happy a smile from my baby, a hug from my blondie and a funny story from my oldest can make me. These days are tough but they are so precious as well.
Thank you for your support, your love and for sticking with me during this season. Once again I am so incredibly thankful for this blog because you are all a part of it.

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 05:23:09 +0000

Jen – Thanks for commenting. I’m sorry that you are having a dark day. I love reading about your adventures in L.A. Reminds me of our brief days in So Cal. I had a friend who is a graphic designer do my site. Thanks for the compliment.

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 05:18:15 +0000

MG – Can’t wait to spend time with you ladies and Mr. Teak. Thanks for your comment. Bring on the RED!

By: Ashley Rodriguez

Ashley Rodriguez — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 05:16:59 +0000

Jo – I’m so glad you found me. Thanks so much for your comment.

By: Jo

Jo — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 04:57:02 +0000

It’s not by chance that I came upon your blog with the first entry as the first one I read. (and to think I was just hoping to learn how to make Trix bars! 🙂 ) God was orchestrating this. Thank you for your honesty and courage to share, especially on such a public platform. I too am going through a rough patch in my life, it’s been a rough year, and till things settle, in maybe 2 years or so, it will continue to have its ups and downs. But to be reminded, that we all go through valleys; as a single mother, as moms we try to do so much on our own strength, and as a woman of God, things may never go smoothly but I have Him.

Thank you.

By: amber@gwynne.id.au

amber@gwynne.id.au — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 21:50:02 +0000

What a lovely brave post. Thinking of you.

By: Betsy

Betsy — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 05:56:02 +0000

I’m sorry you’ve not been feeling well. My first baby is 6 weeks old and those first two weeks I was also not well. Like you, I relied on God every minute of the day to pull me through, and He is faithful. I will pray for you sister, and remember that it will get better.

By: nina

nina — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 04:03:59 +0000

Oh wow, I salute you for your courage to go public on this. Depression is real and something that can cause much damage if not treated. I pray for your road to healing. It is so refreshing to read about a love of God on a foodblog!!!

By: Mary Gene

Mary Gene — Mon, 08 Nov 2010 23:18:26 +0000

Oh Ashley…so much to do, so many to care for…if it’s any consolation.TUTU coming!! Just a few more weeks, and it’s a girls break!! Can’t wait to see you and hug all the little ones…be of good cheer, the cavalry is coming with red liquid RX. 🙂