
08/06/2025
To all the amazing kids heading back to school next week — this is for you.
Good luck as you start a new year, filled with new faces, new lessons, and new experiences. But more than anything else, I hope this year brings you closer to yourself.
Be brave. Be kind. And most importantly, be yourself.
In a world that sometimes tries to tell you who to be, how to look, what to like, or how to act — remember this: who you are is already enough. You don’t have to change yourself to fit in, to be accepted, or to be loved. The right people — the ones who truly matter — will appreciate your heart just as it is.
Your uniqueness is your strength. Your quirks, your passions, your quiet thoughts or loud ideas — they’re part of what makes you beautiful. You weren’t made to blend in. You were made to shine in your own way. 🌟
School can be exciting and fun, but sometimes it’s also tough. There may be moments when you feel out of place, unsure, or different. Please don’t let those moments make you shrink or question your worth. You are growing. You are learning. And you are becoming.
So be the kind of person who lifts others up, but never lower yourself to feel accepted. Say what you feel. Ask the question. Wear what makes you happy. Love what you love. Let yourself be seen — the real you — because you are worth being seen!
Be confident. Be curious. And be proud of who you are.
This year is yours. Walk into it with courage and joy. Hold your head high, lead with love, and never forget how deeply you are loved just for being you.
We’re all rooting for you. ❤️✨