For Hastings, Becoming a Father is Bittersweet as He Returns to Super League
Jackson Hastings' life was set to take an extraordinary turn this year with the birth of his daughter Scottie. However, just three months later, tragedy struck when his mother passed away, leaving him navigating a world without her.
The St Helens star has been through various emotions since his mum's death, but he is now determined to honor her throughout his rugby league career. Hastings reflected on how much his mother loved her grandchildren, particularly Scottie, and the impact she had on his life.
"My whole footy journey is about honouring my mum," Hastings said. "It's not just about football, it's about making sure her legacy lives on."
The loss of his mother has taken a toll on Hastings, who admitted that controlling his anger was one area he needed to work on. He also talked about the difficult emotions he struggled with after losing someone so close to him.
"It's hard to put into words," he said. "I think until you go through it, you don't really know how to deal with it."
Despite his struggles, Hastings has found solace in the memories of his mother and the impact she had on his life. The last memory he shared of his mum was one that broke his heart but also motivated him for the future.
"Around four days before her death, I FaceTimed her," Hastings said. "She looked like a shell of herself, which wasn't her normal self. That's why it broke my heart."
Hastings' mother had been an incredible support system throughout his career, and he cherishes the memories they made together. He is now more determined than ever to become a better role model for his family.
"I wouldn't have asked for anyone else to be my mum," Hastings said. "If my kids look at me in the same vein as I looked at my mum, then I know she'll be looking down on me proud."
As he prepares to return to Super League with St Helens, Hastings is using his mother's memory to fuel his determination and motivation. The loss of his mother has been tough, but it also gives him a sense of purpose and drive.
"It's sad because the last memory I have of her is that," Hastings said. "But it also fuels me to become better."
Jackson Hastings' life was set to take an extraordinary turn this year with the birth of his daughter Scottie. However, just three months later, tragedy struck when his mother passed away, leaving him navigating a world without her.
The St Helens star has been through various emotions since his mum's death, but he is now determined to honor her throughout his rugby league career. Hastings reflected on how much his mother loved her grandchildren, particularly Scottie, and the impact she had on his life.
"My whole footy journey is about honouring my mum," Hastings said. "It's not just about football, it's about making sure her legacy lives on."
The loss of his mother has taken a toll on Hastings, who admitted that controlling his anger was one area he needed to work on. He also talked about the difficult emotions he struggled with after losing someone so close to him.
"It's hard to put into words," he said. "I think until you go through it, you don't really know how to deal with it."
Despite his struggles, Hastings has found solace in the memories of his mother and the impact she had on his life. The last memory he shared of his mum was one that broke his heart but also motivated him for the future.
"Around four days before her death, I FaceTimed her," Hastings said. "She looked like a shell of herself, which wasn't her normal self. That's why it broke my heart."
Hastings' mother had been an incredible support system throughout his career, and he cherishes the memories they made together. He is now more determined than ever to become a better role model for his family.
"I wouldn't have asked for anyone else to be my mum," Hastings said. "If my kids look at me in the same vein as I looked at my mum, then I know she'll be looking down on me proud."
As he prepares to return to Super League with St Helens, Hastings is using his mother's memory to fuel his determination and motivation. The loss of his mother has been tough, but it also gives him a sense of purpose and drive.
"It's sad because the last memory I have of her is that," Hastings said. "But it also fuels me to become better."
It's like, Jackson Hastings' life was already gonna be crazy with his daughter Scottie arriving, and then his mum passes away... I feel bad for him, but at the same time, I'm impressed he's using this as motivation to be an even better person and role model for his family. 
He talks about how controlling his anger is one area he needs to work on after losing his mum, which makes me think it's a good thing he's recognizing those emotions rather than just brushing them off... I dunno if I could handle being so public with my grief like that, but hey, I guess that's what happens when you're in the public eye. 
. Losin' his mum is one thing, but findin out she passed away just three months after havin a baby? That's heartbreaking 
. I love how he's talkin about makin sure his daughter Scottie knows how much her mum loved bein a granny 
. And it's so true what he says about not knowin how to deal with your emotions until you go through somethin like that 
Hastings' mum passed away just three months after he had his daughter... talk about a tough hand to deal with 
. But seriously, this bloke's got heart and a determination that'll make him a legend on the pitch for sure. Losing someone so close is always hard, but it sounds like he's using that pain to fuel his passion for football, which is beautiful 
. And can we just give this dude some props for being an awesome role model for his kid? 
. Losing your mum 3 months before having a kid as a new dad must be like, super tough 
. Hastings is open about struggling with controlling his anger, so let's hope he gets the support he needs from his family & team 
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It's actually pretty shocking how many players struggle with anxiety & depression after their careers end... maybe we can use Hastings' story to raise awareness and get more support for them 
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This is such a sad story about Jackson Hastings losing his mum just when he was expecting to start his new life as a dad 
. It must've been really tough on him, especially since she's no longer here to see Scottie grow up 
and now he's got to play rugby again but it's not just about the game anymore it's about making sure his mum's memory lives on 
I feel like he's got a lot of emotions bottled up inside him though, especially controlling his anger... 
... but at the same time its awesome that hes using his football career 2 honor her memory & make sure she dont forget 
its good he's taking the time to process his emotions and honor her memory through his football career 
. But at the same time, it's amazing how he's using his mum's memory as a source of motivation and purpose 
. Can't wait to see Hastings bring his A-game back to the Super League 
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. It's not just about football anymore, but about making sure his mum's legacy lives on 
. I hope everyone can take a page out of Hastings' book and be more open about their own emotional journeys 
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gotta say, this stelth guy's got some serious emotional baggage 
. but honestly, i think he's doing the right thing by honoring his mom's memory on and off the pitch 
I think it's awesome that Jackson Hastings is using his mum's memory to fuel his rugby career and be a good role model for his family, right? 
But at the same time, I feel bad because he lost her just three months after becoming a dad – that's gotta be really tough on him. 
. My thoughts are with Jackson Hastings and his family during this tough time