18. Motherless Mothers: Navigating Complex Mother-Daughter Relationships and Grief

Losing a mother is a profound experience, but navigating that loss when the relationship was complicated? That adds a whole new layer of grief. In this episode, I sit down with Veronica to talk about the messy, painful, and beautiful reality of mothering without a mom.What we dive into: Validation for your grief: Permission to feel the anger, jealousy, and loneliness that often accompanies a complicated loss.Breaking the cycle: Real talk on how to parent through past trauma and make conscious choices for your own children.Permission to be human: Understanding that your relationship doesn't have to be perfect to be significant, and your grief is valid regardless of the past.Connection: Comfort in knowing you aren't the only one navigating the complex, often lonely experience of being a "motherless mother.Connect with Nicole:📧 Join The Four O'Clock Club : a weekly email community sent at 4:00 PM ⁠⁠https://www.nicoleweston.ca/blog⁠⁠Work with Nicole: Book a free 20 minute introductory call with Nicole   ⁠⁠https://nicoleweston.as.me/introductorycall⁠⁠Instagram:⁠⁠ ⁠ @thenicoleweston⁠⁠Veronica Love is the Chief Revenue Officer at TMG The Mortgage Group and a celebrated leader in Canada’s mortgage industry. A passionate mentor and advocate for women, Veronica champions equity, innovation, and business success. She’s a dynamic speaker, past Chair of Mortgage Professionals Canada, and multiple-time Woman of Influence — known for bringing bold energy, real-world insight, and heart to every conversation she enters in to. She is passionate about raising funds and awareness for great causes - especially women's shelters. Veronica is a proud mother to a 21 year old son and an 18 year old daughter and a teacup Yorkie named Mason.