My Parents Were Killed by a Drunk Driver... I Almost Lost My Life Too

Gitt Up with Adam Larkin · Jul 9, 2026 · 1h 3m

Jessica Ashby's story is one of unimaginable loss, addiction, redemption, and hope.

After losing her brother in a tragic car crash as a teenager, Jessica spent years trying to outrun grief. What began as experimenting with drugs and alcohol eventually turned into a devastating opioid addiction after being prescribed oxycodone following the birth of her daughter. Addiction led to a felony conviction, broken relationships, and years of chaos.

Everything changed when Jessica made the decision to return to treatment and fully commit to recovery.

Then tragedy struck again.

On December 7, 2024…