I can’t be there for others before I’m there for myself.

Laurence Paquette

Jan 29, 2023

I can't be there for others before I'm there for myself

Just some thoughts.

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Written by Laurence Paquette

Vice President, Head of Marketing | Mom | Queer | Neurodivergent | Pop culture & Mental Health Obsessed | Coach + Mentor | Swiftie | +50k on TikTok 🌱 🏳️‍🌈 🧠

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