At the moment I write this, our home is shifting.
A new chapter is being written, not just by Jade, but by our other amazing daughter, Noa.
Noa has always been remarkable in her own way. With her incredible sensitivity to the feelings of others, her deep empathy, and her ability to be both a strong sister and a loyal friend, she brings calm, clarity, and connection to every space she walks into. She doesn’t need to be loud to make an impact, she just has an impact, but she can be very loud also, I guess she looks like her mother.
Now, she’s stepping into her own future.
She graduated in June from a very demanding school in Belgium, something to already be proud of. But she’s not stopping there. This September, she starts university, combining law and economics. She’s chosen to move into her own apartment, to be close to campus, but also to claim her independence and growth. She wants to develop herself. Not just academically, but as a person.
When I asked her why she chose this path, her answer was simple yet powerful:
“Because I want to help people. I want a job where I can make a difference.”
What more could a parent hope for?
As her mother, I’m incredibly proud, not just of what she does, but of who she is. She reminds me that growth isn’t about big gestures; it’s about small, brave decisions made every day. Choosing to live on your own. Choosing a challenging course. Choosing to believe in the idea that you can create change.
So today, I ask you: What does it mean to grow into who you’re meant to be? And are you giving yourself permission to begin?
