Meditative Story Surrendering my old identity — and finding myself, by Catherine Reitman
Oct 22, 2024
Catherine Reitman, actor and creator of the sitcom "Working Moms," shares her struggle to balance motherhood with her career. She opens up about navigating her identity amid typecasting and rejection, revealing the emotional complexities of being a new mom. Catherine discusses how writing became a healing tool, helping her confront inner critics and embrace vulnerability. Her journey to self-discovery highlights the transformative power of sharing personal experiences, reminding us that it’s okay to feel lost while finding our way.
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Early Motherhood And Career Shock
- Catherine tells how she discovered pregnancy and faced her mother's unexpected disappointment, then returned to work soon after.
- She endured postpartum depression and a humiliating Mother's Day on set that triggered deep self-doubt.
Write To Process And Pivot
- Philip advises Catherine to write about her experiences, and she follows that counsel to process pain.
- Writing the scenes became a catalyst that turned private struggle into creative material and opportunity.
Darkness Can Illuminate Growth
- Catherine realized that exposing her darkness created a bridge between who she was and who she could become.
- Sharing honest pain can transform personal identity and unlock new creative paths.