The Night That Redefined Her Life
Back in early 2022, Ashley Graham’s life changed forever. Her labor with twins began suddenly in the middle of the night. Within hours, Malachi and Roman were born – one in her living room, the other in her bathtub. What seemed like a quick, miraculous delivery quickly spiraled into crisis.
From Joy To Near Tragedy
Moments after celebrating the twins’ safe arrival, Ashley collapsed from a massive hemorrhage. She lost liters of blood as her husband Justin prayed by her side and her midwives worked urgently to save her life. It was an experience that left scars both physical and emotional.
The Long Recovery
For weeks afterward, Ashley was confined to her bed, unable to walk or even crawl without assistance. Her twins thrived, but she remained housebound for nearly two months. That fragile recovery marked the beginning of a much larger journey – one of relearning how to live in her changed body.
Choosing Gratitude Over Trauma
Looking back, Ashley often emphasizes gratitude over pain. She credits her midwives, her faith, and her family for keeping her alive. “You saved me. God saved me,” she would tell them. Even in the darkest moments, she chose to focus on survival as a miracle.
A Body Changed By Motherhood
By 2025, Ashley had become even more outspoken about how childbirth reshaped her relationship with her body. For someone who had long been the face of body positivity, it was a humbling reminder that self-love after trauma was rarely straightforward.
Lessons From Earlier Motherhood
Ashley reflected on the birth of her first son Isaac in 2019, admitting how unprepared she had been for postpartum realities. That experience, though challenging, paled in comparison to what followed in later years – but it gave her perspective on how motherhood transforms identity.
Loss And Isolation
In 2021, a miscarriage and pandemic isolation left Ashley in one of her lowest chapters. Living in her mother’s Nebraska basement with Justin and Isaac, she grieved privately while struggling with her body image. Looking back in 2025, she has described this as a time of deep loneliness but also resilience.
Carrying Twins, Carrying Insecurities
Her twin pregnancy brought joy but also overwhelming changes. Stretch marks spread across her body, testing her confidence as a lingerie model. Sharing photos of her new body online, she reframed them as symbols of life – her husband even called them “the tree of life.”
Support That Changed The Narrative
Her collaboration with Knix, delayed by her recovery, became a turning point. Instead of pressure, founder Joanna Griffiths gave Ashley time and empathy. By 2025, that partnership had become a celebrated example of how the fashion industry can support mothers honestly and compassionately.
A Journey Still Unfolding
Now, in 2025, Ashley continues to speak candidly about her body. Some days she feels proud and unstoppable, other days insecure. But she has embraced the duality – warrior and vulnerable woman, mother and model. Her story remains a reminder that beauty, survival, and self-love are never linear, but always worth claiming.
