The heart behind parenting pathways
These moments are filled with joy. But they also hold unspoken stories that shaped the mission behind Parenting Pathways.
The Story Behind the Mission
These are some of my favorite photos of me with my parents growing up.
They show joy and closeness. But behind them are unspoken stories—emotional gaps, unhealed pain, and the weight of trying to love well without the tools to do it safely or consistently.
As I continue building Parenting Pathways, I keep these moments close. They remind me of how much love existed in my home and how much hurt existed too.
Parenting Pathways was born from that space. It’s for the parents who are doing their best but feel alone. It’s for the children who grow up feeling unseen, even when love is there.
I created it to help families grow together. To break cycles. To build the kind of support I wish my parents had and the kind I want other families to have moving forward.
With heart,
Ashley Melton
Founder & Director, Parenting Pathways
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