Dear Younger Me,

Rochelle, I know you don’t have all the answers right now, and that’s okay. Life will unfold in ways you can’t yet imagine, and every step—whether smooth or rocky—will shape you into the person you’re meant to be, don’t stress, you will find YOUR way!

First, be kinder to yourself. You are doing the best you can with what you know. The self-doubt, the overthinking, the constant need to prove yourself—one day, you’ll realise that you were enough all along…… I said it, you were enough, you are enough and you have this 100% 

You are petite but never shrink yourself to fit into spaces that were never meant for you…… Channel your ‘6 ft 5 energy’ wherever you go.

Remember not everyone will understand your dreams, and that’s alright. Chase them anyway. You will face setbacks, but they will not define you. Every challenge will teach you resilience, and every failure will be a stepping stone, not a dead end…..enjoy the ride cause this one is going to be amazing

Love on your mother, surround yourself with people who lift you up, not those who make you question your worth. 

Love deeply, but never at the expense of yourself. And remember, real friendships are about quality, not quantity……Find your ‘Tribe’, you’ll know when you have as you won’t need to question their intentions. 

You’ll learn that saying “no” and setting ‘boundaries’ doesn’t make you selfish, that putting yourself first isn’t a crime, and that walking away from things that no longer serve you purpose is an act of self-respect.

One last thing, Focus on you, Focus on what makes you happy and never follow the crowd….. 

One day, you’ll look back and be proud of how far you’ve come. And when you do, remember to thank yourself for never giving up.

With love 

Rochelle