This is jmo, absolutely moo, and founded on nothing other than immediate emotional reaction. And if it proves to be a bs opinion, I will happily change it!
Have you ever been around a person who's an expert in something, and thinks that it qualifies her as an expert in everything that's even vaguely tangentially related to that something? And makes sure everyone knows how expert she is and how they should absolutely consult her on these matters? And convinces you that your understanding of these things is so woefully inadequate that if you don't entrust yourself to her expertise, you'll be sunk? And the whole world is conspiring against you, but she will be your champion?
And really the situation she's "helping" with isn't about her, but suddenly it's all about her?
...that's how Ashley appears to me.