319: Jen McCutcheon on Losing Her Husband Suddenly, Raising Two Little Girls & Facing Farm Life Alone
Jen McCutcheon has spent her career telling other people’s stories. But today, she’s sharing her own. An ABC sports journalist, Jen swapped the bright lights of Sydney for a property near Gilgandra in NSW, after falling in love with Andrew, a teacher and farmer with his heart firmly planted in the bush. Together, they renovated a home, welcomed two little girls and built the life they’d dreamed of. Then, on Valentine’s Day last year, Andrew made Jen her morning coffee, headed off to work and never came home. He was just 36. Suddenly, Jen was navigating unimaginable grief, raising two young daughters and facing the responsibilities of a farm she’d never expected to run alone. In this deeply moving conversation, Jen shares the love story that brought her to the country, the community that held her when her world fell apart, and the painful decision to leave the farm where so many of their memories lived. This is Jen’s story. MOTHERLAND VILLAGE DOORS OPEN! Motherland Village brings rural mums together through our six-week online mothers group program to connect, share experiences and build lasting friendships, with expert-led parenting and wellbeing resources. New groups start in February and May, with fully funded scholarships available. You can also nominate a rural mum who'd benefit! Visit motherlandaustralia.com.au to learn more. https://www.instagram.com/motherlandaustralia
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