Dear Younger Me: Letters to the Woman I Was (And Still Am Becoming)

You were always in a hurry… chasing deadlines, chasing dreams, chasing independence. You couldn’t wait to have your own space, to decorate your walls with polaroids and scatter cushions, to fill your fridge with your groceries (even if it was just yoghurt and 2-minute noodles). You imagined freedom would taste like midnight coffee and the scent of new furniture. And you were right, but there was more you didn’t know…

You didn’t know that having your own place wouldn’t just be about independence, but about building confidence. That paying rent on time, fixing a flickering lightbulb, or finding the perfect curtain rail would teach you more about resilience than any school assignment ever could.

You didn’t know that the space you’d rent would become more than four walls. It would become your sanctuary after long workdays, your safe place during heartbreaks, your launchpad during big career moves. And if you were lucky, as you often were, it would come with neighbours who’d become friends, and a landlord who actually listens.

To the woman I was: thank you for being brave enough to sign that first lease.

To the woman I am becoming: keep creating a home wherever you go. Whether it’s a cosy flat in Pretoria, a modern unit in Joburg CBD, or a vibrant commercial space to launch your business dream, know that it’s more than just a rental. It’s a chapter in your story.

And to every woman reading this, just starting out or starting over: you’ve got this. Your space is yours to define. Whether you fill it with plants, people, or quiet peace, may it always feel like home.

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