Sincerely,Jamila.

🌱just a girl's healing journey💫

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It's okay to miss the people that hurt you.

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Remember to take care of yourself during your time of the month.

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"Whatever you've done before, accept it and let it go. You are not perfect. You are capable of making mistakes. Stop hiding from the shadows of the past. Don't get trapped in the darkness of shattered memories. Let the light pass through and shine upon you. Forgive yourself because its the only way to start again."💕

As I'm learning to forgive myself for the mistakes I've made, I still find myself dwelling on the 'what ifs' . The intrusive thoughts questioning what I could have done better aren't as bad as they used to be though. I used to focus on other things to avoid thinking about it but what i try to escape while I'm awake, always finds its way in my dreams. After the repeated cycles of avoidance + nightmares I finally decided to face my fears and Just feel.

•Feel all the guilt.

•Feel all the shame.

•Feel all the sadness.

Until, I realized that it's not just a mistake but a learning experience as well. It hurt like hell having to relive those moments and process what really happened but I healed. Ofcourse, that's almost impossible to do alone so I had the help of my therapist and my amazing support system to help me through it.💖

Truth is, we're only human. Making bad decisions in life does not make you a bad person. We'll continue to mess up and learn from them for as long as we're alive. Try to focus on the lesson learned and how you're not that person anymore. Its all a part of your self-discovery.

Sincerely,

Jamila.

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Its okay to be single. Its okay to feel like you're happier alone. Its okay to change your mind later. Its okay to do what's best for you even if it goes against the norms of society.

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"And remember...bad times are just times that are bad."

-Katrina (ACNH)

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I've talked about my insecurities in the past on Instagram but I had a moment to reflect on how much I've grown since then, so I thought I'd share here 🤗. It used to be so easy to get lost in my imperfections, it got so bad to the point where I avoided looking in the mirror at all costs. I stopped taking care of myself and this caused some issues with my health, both physical and mental.

I'm not sure of the exact moment it changed but, after getting rid of the things and persons that aided in my negative and fear-based mindset, something inside me changed for the better. This great love for myself I never knew existed was brought to life. I find myself not able to look away from my reflection😅. I've also become extremely protective of myself and my heart. I'm cautious of who I associate myself with because I'm so afraid of being mistreated which can result in me going back to my old ways of thinking.

I won't create a false narrative and say that I'm cleared of all insecurities. There are still some things I hold in disfavor. I still have issues with eating. I still compare my body to others. Which is fine, for now. I'm only human. All that matters is that I'm not the same person I was last year. My journey was far from easy and is no where near the end. It will take time. So, for now Im learning to love every curve, roll, chub, scar and mark.

-J