Coronation Street actress Lucy-Jo Hudson has been praised by fans for sharing an 'honest life update' on Instagram, as she 'navigates' perimenopause and motherhood. The 43-year-old, best known for her role as Katy Harris on the ITV soap, posted a carousel of pictures with a lengthy caption detailing the challenges of midlife.
Juggling Perimenopause, Motherhood, and Career
Hudson, who shares daughter Sienna-Rae with ex-husband and former Corrie co-star Alan Halsall, and son Carter with fiancé Lewis Devine, wrote: "I'm 43, a mum of two and entering a new chapter. For 25 years I've worked as an actress. Life and the industry have changed, and so have I. I'm navigating perimenopause, motherhood, business and trying to look after myself."
She added: "I've learnt that wellness isn't about perfection. It's about the things that help us feel like ourselves again. And this is what I'll be sharing more of here."
Candid Caption Resonates with Fans
In the caption, Hudson elaborated: "A little honest life update. At 43, a mum of 2, I am finding my way through this New Chapter….. Navigating my way through perimenopause, not to mention the silent load of motherhood, add on work, the self tapes that seem to lead to rejection a lot more these days, taking care of my home, trying to build my business, keeping up with the WhatsApp groups, taxi-ing the kids here there and everywhere, never mind the food shopping, cooking, cleaning…. And after all that, I am trying to take care of myself…. But it's not always easy and I don't always have the time, and when I don't find time to fill my cup up, even a little bit, wow do I feel it!!!"
She continued: "I get seriously overwhelmed, I struggle to control or even understand my emotions…. This is real life, midlife, growth, wellness and everything in between. If you've been feeling the same recently, just know you are not alone."
Fans Offer Support
Fans flooded the comments with support. One wrote: "You are amazing juggling it all just pause every now and again and re start xx." Another added: "Oh bless you, from what I see, you're doing amazingly well!" A follower said: "Best of luck with everything, most of all look after yourself x," while another commented: "Love this honesty - I'm going through the same and just so you know, you're an inspiration!"
Hudson, who also appeared in Hollyoaks, announced her engagement to Lewis Devine two months ago. The post marks a shift in her social media content, as she vows to share more about wellness and real life.
