VBAC for baby #2

Trying for baby #2 after 9 years😬😊 Had a C-Section. I’m older now and more educated about pregnancy and birthing options than I was back with my first, and would really like to have a vaginal birth this time around. Any mommas here have any advice or positivity to throw my way? Any time I mention it to those I’m closest to, they always throw the “oh you’ll HAVE to have another C Section...blah blah blah”