I'm lying in bed, with my hot-water bottle snuggled up beside me, and contemplating about life. 2017 has been wild. I learned many things about myself and what I want. That's an important point. My needs and desires are taking up more space than ever before. 1/X
— Ms. Yasmin (@freetheyazz) December 10, 2017
It's because I allow myself to have needs, desires, and wants. Sometimes I can't articulate them, and I'm working on that. The recognition itself has been a major sign of growth.Just thinking and writing them out is a way to keep myself accountable. 2/X
— Ms. Yasmin (@freetheyazz) December 10, 2017
2017 also made realize that hard work can pay off. For me, it happens in small doses. I've learned to accept the fact with grace and gratitude, and just continue to give 200%. Sometimes though, this can be very exhausting and lonely. 3/X
— Ms. Yasmin (@freetheyazz) December 10, 2017
Lonely because my support system is fragile. Reliability is something that I value greatly and offer others in tremendous amounts, but others struggle to reciprocate in way that feels equal to me. Partially that's my own doing, but that doesn't mean it's ok. 4/X
— Ms. Yasmin (@freetheyazz) December 10, 2017
Reflecting on my own behavior I realize that I don't share feelings and experiences much, but it's because a) I'm too scared and b) TRAUMA. It just feels so deeply personal. It takes a lot of hard work for you to earn my trust to share my personal feelings. 5/X
— Ms. Yasmin (@freetheyazz) December 10, 2017
This took a turn! I just wanted to look forward to 2018, the end of my twenties, the end of many things. But also the beginning of new things. Moving forward, leaving toxic shit behind. I have so many tasks/actions on my list that will be beneficial in my own progress. 6/X
— Ms. Yasmin (@freetheyazz) December 10, 2017
I'm excited, but also terrified! That's life I guess. 7/7
— Ms. Yasmin (@freetheyazz) December 10, 2017