Asha Wild
@ashawild.bsky.social
Yes and-ing whatever comes at me:
✍️ Catching stories
I'm homeless, thanks to Helene 🌀
Typing from: Swannanoa, NC
PayPal/Venmo:
@ashawild
✍️ Catching stories
I'm homeless, thanks to Helene 🌀
Typing from: Swannanoa, NC
PayPal/Venmo:
@ashawild
But being seen—really seen—by someone who cared enough to gently pull out one thorn I didn't know was there meant so much, and suddenly I could breathe again.
May 1, 2025 at 7:59 AM
But being seen—really seen—by someone who cared enough to gently pull out one thorn I didn't know was there meant so much, and suddenly I could breathe again.
In the overall scheme of things... it was a tiny one.
A quiet whisper to my nervous system that cracked the door open to put this one thing down.
It was permission to rest, just a little.
To uncoil just a bit.
A quiet whisper to my nervous system that cracked the door open to put this one thing down.
It was permission to rest, just a little.
To uncoil just a bit.
May 1, 2025 at 7:59 AM
In the overall scheme of things... it was a tiny one.
A quiet whisper to my nervous system that cracked the door open to put this one thing down.
It was permission to rest, just a little.
To uncoil just a bit.
A quiet whisper to my nervous system that cracked the door open to put this one thing down.
It was permission to rest, just a little.
To uncoil just a bit.
“…Or, I can just call her directly. You don’t have to be the middlewoman for no reason,” he said—matter-of-factly.
The tears spilled over before I even knew why.
Through small sobs I said, “I'm so tired. I’ve been the middlewoman for everyone, for seven months. I forgot I didn’t have to be."
The tears spilled over before I even knew why.
Through small sobs I said, “I'm so tired. I’ve been the middlewoman for everyone, for seven months. I forgot I didn’t have to be."
May 1, 2025 at 7:59 AM
“…Or, I can just call her directly. You don’t have to be the middlewoman for no reason,” he said—matter-of-factly.
The tears spilled over before I even knew why.
Through small sobs I said, “I'm so tired. I’ve been the middlewoman for everyone, for seven months. I forgot I didn’t have to be."
The tears spilled over before I even knew why.
Through small sobs I said, “I'm so tired. I’ve been the middlewoman for everyone, for seven months. I forgot I didn’t have to be."
Omg. One of my all time favorite venues. I used to LOVE The Cedar when I lived in Minneapolis.
Have an incredible show, Jake!
Have an incredible show, Jake!
March 9, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Omg. One of my all time favorite venues. I used to LOVE The Cedar when I lived in Minneapolis.
Have an incredible show, Jake!
Have an incredible show, Jake!
Why can't we edit on this app?
I forgot to add this:
I forgot to add this:
January 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Why can't we edit on this app?
I forgot to add this:
I forgot to add this:
About me: I have lived Western North Carolina for 18 years.
After losing my home to Hurricane Helene, I remain in the area, helping my community and sharing as much as I can about the experience along the way.
If you wish to donate to my recovery, my Venmo and PayPal handles are both
@ashawild
After losing my home to Hurricane Helene, I remain in the area, helping my community and sharing as much as I can about the experience along the way.
If you wish to donate to my recovery, my Venmo and PayPal handles are both
@ashawild
January 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
About me: I have lived Western North Carolina for 18 years.
After losing my home to Hurricane Helene, I remain in the area, helping my community and sharing as much as I can about the experience along the way.
If you wish to donate to my recovery, my Venmo and PayPal handles are both
@ashawild
After losing my home to Hurricane Helene, I remain in the area, helping my community and sharing as much as I can about the experience along the way.
If you wish to donate to my recovery, my Venmo and PayPal handles are both
@ashawild
Please share this, and keep us in your thoughts. I'll be sure to update you.
January 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Please share this, and keep us in your thoughts. I'll be sure to update you.
(Much of this region is a temperate rain forest, so this is *very* unusual)
After weeks of watching and worrying about my friends and family in LA, my sister's house in Texas Burning down, and - of course- massive continued stress and uncertainty about my own situation, this is very scary.
After weeks of watching and worrying about my friends and family in LA, my sister's house in Texas Burning down, and - of course- massive continued stress and uncertainty about my own situation, this is very scary.
January 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
(Much of this region is a temperate rain forest, so this is *very* unusual)
After weeks of watching and worrying about my friends and family in LA, my sister's house in Texas Burning down, and - of course- massive continued stress and uncertainty about my own situation, this is very scary.
After weeks of watching and worrying about my friends and family in LA, my sister's house in Texas Burning down, and - of course- massive continued stress and uncertainty about my own situation, this is very scary.
The entire region is heavily forested, but Helene defoliated the trees she didn't down - including the pine trees - so they aren't blocking the winds and are excellent fire fuel, especially when coupled with the very low 20% humidity we've been having.
January 29, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The entire region is heavily forested, but Helene defoliated the trees she didn't down - including the pine trees - so they aren't blocking the winds and are excellent fire fuel, especially when coupled with the very low 20% humidity we've been having.
Oh! I'm glad to see you! I saw that you deactivated your account and was wondering if it was temporary or permanent.
I didn't realize there were private messages here- or that I had to turn them on. I'll figure that out.
P.S. I was interviewed like on national news on Friday!
I didn't realize there were private messages here- or that I had to turn them on. I'll figure that out.
P.S. I was interviewed like on national news on Friday!
January 27, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Oh! I'm glad to see you! I saw that you deactivated your account and was wondering if it was temporary or permanent.
I didn't realize there were private messages here- or that I had to turn them on. I'll figure that out.
P.S. I was interviewed like on national news on Friday!
I didn't realize there were private messages here- or that I had to turn them on. I'll figure that out.
P.S. I was interviewed like on national news on Friday!
Please pass this around, to help get the word out.
#westernnc #Asheville #northcarolina #helene #naturaldisaster #Swannanoa #hurricanerelief #hurricanehelene
#blackmountain
#westernorthcarolina
#blueridgemountains
#westernnc #Asheville #northcarolina #helene #naturaldisaster #Swannanoa #hurricanerelief #hurricanehelene
#blackmountain
#westernorthcarolina
#blueridgemountains
January 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Please pass this around, to help get the word out.
#westernnc #Asheville #northcarolina #helene #naturaldisaster #Swannanoa #hurricanerelief #hurricanehelene
#blackmountain
#westernorthcarolina
#blueridgemountains
#westernnc #Asheville #northcarolina #helene #naturaldisaster #Swannanoa #hurricanerelief #hurricanehelene
#blackmountain
#westernorthcarolina
#blueridgemountains
I've passed burn barrels in Swannanoa, and many people are in hot tents - all of which are surrounded by debris and downed trees - a scary combination.
I knew then dangerous was still high here, but I didn't know it was this high and these seem like the worst case circumstances.
January 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I've passed burn barrels in Swannanoa, and many people are in hot tents - all of which are surrounded by debris and downed trees - a scary combination.
I knew then dangerous was still high here, but I didn't know it was this high and these seem like the worst case circumstances.
Thousands r on flammmable propane and / or space heaters to keep them warm in tents, campers, RVs, or their unfinished and damaged homes.
After my sister's house burning down last week, and watching the fires surround my family and friends in LA for a week...I'm stressed.
After my sister's house burning down last week, and watching the fires surround my family and friends in LA for a week...I'm stressed.
January 14, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Thousands r on flammmable propane and / or space heaters to keep them warm in tents, campers, RVs, or their unfinished and damaged homes.
After my sister's house burning down last week, and watching the fires surround my family and friends in LA for a week...I'm stressed.
After my sister's house burning down last week, and watching the fires surround my family and friends in LA for a week...I'm stressed.
Also, I just found out while I was worried about my friends and family in L A, my sister's house in Texas burned to the ground.
While she and her husband are okay, at least two of her cats didn't make it.
Now seems like a good time to start screaming into the void.
While she and her husband are okay, at least two of her cats didn't make it.
Now seems like a good time to start screaming into the void.
January 9, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Also, I just found out while I was worried about my friends and family in L A, my sister's house in Texas burned to the ground.
While she and her husband are okay, at least two of her cats didn't make it.
Now seems like a good time to start screaming into the void.
While she and her husband are okay, at least two of her cats didn't make it.
Now seems like a good time to start screaming into the void.
Don't ask me - it's a little uncanny valley over here. Similar, but actually really different. 🤷♀️
January 8, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Don't ask me - it's a little uncanny valley over here. Similar, but actually really different. 🤷♀️
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#hurricane #HurricaneHelene #HurricaneHeleneRelief #hurricanerelief #swannanoa #asheville #ashevillenc #ashevillelocal #Helene2024 #blackmountain #ashevillestrong #NorthCarolina
#hurricane #HurricaneHelene #HurricaneHeleneRelief #hurricanerelief #swannanoa #asheville #ashevillenc #ashevillelocal #Helene2024 #blackmountain #ashevillestrong #NorthCarolina
January 8, 2025 at 12:36 AM
About me:
After 18 years in the Asheville area, my home was lost to Helene.
I'm still here, helping my community as much as I can, while sharing about my experience.
If you feel called and are able to donate financially to my recovery, my Vēńmō and PâyPál handles are both @ashawild
After 18 years in the Asheville area, my home was lost to Helene.
I'm still here, helping my community as much as I can, while sharing about my experience.
If you feel called and are able to donate financially to my recovery, my Vēńmō and PâyPál handles are both @ashawild
January 8, 2025 at 12:36 AM
About me:
After 18 years in the Asheville area, my home was lost to Helene.
I'm still here, helping my community as much as I can, while sharing about my experience.
If you feel called and are able to donate financially to my recovery, my Vēńmō and PâyPál handles are both @ashawild
After 18 years in the Asheville area, my home was lost to Helene.
I'm still here, helping my community as much as I can, while sharing about my experience.
If you feel called and are able to donate financially to my recovery, my Vēńmō and PâyPál handles are both @ashawild
P.S. Be on the lookout for Part 2 of this update, which will be much more personal - where I'm at, how I'm doing, and what's going on with our house.
January 8, 2025 at 12:36 AM
P.S. Be on the lookout for Part 2 of this update, which will be much more personal - where I'm at, how I'm doing, and what's going on with our house.