EastEnders’ Natalie Cassidy recently shared the burden which she carries after her mum’s demise. The star’s mother passed away from bowel cancer when Natalie was only nineteen. The actress now regrets growing up too fast and missing precious time with her mother. Also, she admits her wild spirit nearly led her down a dark path. Meanwhile, can she finally find peace? Keep scrolling to learn more.
Natalie Reflects On Her Teenage Guilt
The star admitted that she struggled with internal weight. Natalie has guilt for not spending enough time at home during her mother’s battle with bowel cancer. She wanted to be out all the time like many teenagers. However, now when she looks back, she regrets her choices as her mum passed away.
Cassidy revealed that she felt she grew up “a bit too quickly.” Also, if her mother knew that they would get only a short time together, then she would have never allowed her to join the BBC soap at age 10. Elsewhere, now the actress is getting better at it. However, guilt is a major hurdle in her early adulthood.
Also, Sonia Fowler’s role was more than just a job. It kept the actress away from a “wild spirit” that might have led her astray. Cassidy revealed that without the show, she might have ended up at Islington Green Canal.
As a youngster, Natalie was associated with a stupid crowd. Hence, she feared that she would have been in trouble if not for the disciple of the show. Meanwhile, this also became a focal point of her autobiography, Happy Days. It helped her finally process the grief of losing her mother and father.
Natalie’s Freeing EastEnders Departure
Natalie was on the BBC soap for 31 long years. The actress finally bid adieu to her character last year. However, she called her exit as “freeing”. It’s because the show had consumed her “whole life” since childhood. Hence, when she reached her 40s, there was a desire to explore new ventures. This also includes a potential move into stand-up comedy.
Also, she got a chance to look after her father in his final years. With this, she also got a sense of “amazing privilege” Now, the actress is exploring life outside Walford. Meanwhile, do you think her newfound interest will draw on her three decades of experience in the soap world? And do you miss Sonia Fowler and want her to return? Let us know in the comments section. For more EastEnders spoilers and updates, keep following Soap Opera Daily.