What happens to your career and identity when you lose your own mother? With Jaala Alex

CW: this episode deals with loss, illness and hospitals. You'll also hear the odd swear word.From the outset, the focus of this podcast has been the working mother or primary caregiver. But, what happens to your career and identity when you lose your own mother? Last week, a LinkedIn post by Jaala Alex had me questioning this.Many mothers naturally link part of their identity to their children and their role as a mother.But, just as profound can be the way in which our mothers shape our own identities, aspirations, and the way move in the world. So, how do we go on with work and life after losing our own mother? What does return to work after grief look like? How do our priorities and world views shift? We’re very lucky that Jaala has decided to open up about this painful experience, in the hope is that it will help others feel a little less alone.Books we discuss: Untamed by Glennon Doyle, It's Okay That You're Not OK by Megan Devine & Any Ordinary Day by Leigh Sales---Thanks for listening to Ready or Not! If you liked the show, please tell your friends, subscribe or leave a review. You can also find us on Instagram at readyornot.pod.In acknowledging the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia, each episode, I’ll be doing a shout out to an indigenous business or charity doing great things.This week, it's Aboriginal Art Co. Check them out on Instagram here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.