“That they will always be loved and supported no matter what.

Be kind to others.

It’s ok to be weird.”

“You are stronger, wiser and more capable than you know. These strengths are deep within you.

Kindness, love and compassion should always come first. 

Laugh. It sounds cheesy, however life, no matter what is going on, can be improved by a smile and laughter.”

“To leave home in prime developing years- independence is such a personal journey.

To make the call when they don't feel well or want to stay home from school, etc; no one can make those decisions for you and more so, it teaches them that they are the only people held responsible for their actions.

To learn how to drive a standard car.”

“Be kind.

Be objective.

Learn problem-solving skills.”

“Knowing how I can contribute to humanity and being unafraid to move through life with love.”

“Being aware of the power we have as women, and wanting to champion that. We are blessed to be born as women in the age we are in; it is far from perfect, but we have such an opportunity to pave the way of progress for next generations.”

“Connecting with people in such a way that they see themselves in me.”

“Kindness and generosity. I never thought they were valuable traits but as I have grown older, I see how very few people are genuinely kind. Eg: Kindness without angles, kindness without expectation, kindness without safety, kindness without liking or loving the person.”

“Kindness, respect, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and a sense of humour. Someone who is both an equal and a partner.”

“Growth is an evolution, not a destination.”

“It’s ok to fuck up. No I would not go back. The woman I am in my 30’s is night and day from who I was in my 20’s. Being in your 20’s is about going through the good, the bad, the ugly and for myself personally coming out the other side a superwoman.”

“Things have fallen into place in such a perfect way that all the damage, unknowns, experiences and heartbreaks led to this solid platform that I am so grateful for.”

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“Not a day goes by when it does not cross my mind, that I do not struggle with it and when I do not question myself. It's not a phase, it's not simply a passing feeling. However, with support, it gets easier to change my frame of mind.

The outside world puts enough pressure on us, especially as women, but simply as human beings, that I should at least be able to be kind to myself.”

“Gratitude is such a privilege that we too often take for granted.”

“The biggest thing I want for the people I love is for them to be happy. Unapologetically, unabashedly and infinitely happy.

What I have learned is that I also need to want that for myself. Something I struggled to offer myself, but have slowly been working on. Self acceptance is step one in this long process, and I am taking small steps towards this.”

“Life is about being true to yourself, doing what makes you happy and not caring about what others think of you.”