Work Like a Mother

When Motherhood Changes Us More Radically: a Conversation with Veronica Jackson


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Veronica had just released her third album and was a rising star in the club music scene when she got pregnant with her son. Her career was taking off, and people saw her as one of the divas of the 1990’s club music scene so she had every intention of recording more albums. But it didn’t quite work out that way. CJ was diagnosed with autism at a very young age. So Veronica took on new roles as a full-time caregiver and a tireless advocate for autism awareness. But she also mourned the career and dreams that she had envisioned for herself. In today’s episode, Veronica opens up and shares how she’s managed to pursue her own creative passions while being the primary caregiver since her husband Chris has a demanding Broadway career starring in Hamilton. 


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