Ashley Bugge is a widow, a Gold Star Spouse, a mom, an adventurer, and a traveler who writes about her unique life experiences of becoming a pregnant military widow at the age of 34. She’s had articles published in Military Spouse Magazine and has done appearances on Hawaii Public Radio, Gotursix TV, Oscar Mike Radio. She has also been on podcasts, such as The Army Wife Talk Radio and the Military Veteran Dad. She also runs the Stay Gold for Brian Bugge scuba diving scholarship which was founded to inspire, encourage, and support military veterans who want to pursue their dream of learning to scuba dive in a safe environment. Ashley’s currently raising her three children in the beautiful Pacific Northwest but continues to live out her late husband’s legacy of ‘No Bucket List’ as she takes them on adventures around the globe. Ashley and her three children are finding home just outside of Portland, Oregon, but split their time between the beautiful Pacific Northwest and their former residence of Honolulu, Hawaii.
""Always Coming Back Home: An Emotional Tale of Love, Adventure, Tragedy and Hope by Ashley Bugge is the story of Ashley and Brian as they navigate life and overcome hardships one day at a time. ...They laughed together, they cried together, they shared their sorrows and drew strength from each other. Through it all, they knew that no matter what happens, they will always come back home and live the dreams they dreamed together. ...The memories Ashley shares with readers are so personal that you will feel like you are living in the moment with them."" -- Reader's Favorite