It’s funny how this reads like the power law thing I just wrote about. Long stretches where nothing seems to move and it gets a bit scary, especially as a woman when it feels like you’re supposed to have it all figured out by a certain age. And then one moment can shift everything. I think people underestimate how much is already building underneath. Your time does come, but it’s usually a result of everything you’ve been doing quietly before.
this is beautiful, as always, and very much needed as i'm turning 24 soon and i'm SCARED. we have such a similar brain and i feel so lucky that i get to read what you write <3
Wishing you sooo much good and happiness for 24! Aging is complex but you learn so much about yourself. Glad we’re so close in age to experience it and share it at the same time 🥰
Your self awareness at 25 is incredible to witness. I say that from a sincere place and coming from someone who lacked your perspective until I turned 30. I commend your courage to be vulnerable in your writing and can’t wait to read about your continued journey.
I know you don’t necessarily need this, especially not from a stranger but: I am proud of you and proud of the way you express what you have going on inside, keep going always. It matters.
To be able to read, learn, hear about all these experiences from women that have come before me seems like such a privilege, it feels like a warm hug that it's going to be fine and just-reading about all these experiences ahh I love women and the depth they have
At 53 , this is as pertinent for me as you at 25 ! The feelings will be the same - you just have more data collected to make up your mind! You are wise beyond your years (or I was a slow learner🤭🤭)! But keep going with that same zest for living and you’ll be ok, you’ll be MORE than ok.. because, I can’t wait for 54! Why? Because I feel I’m only getting started ( again!) . Thank you for sharing this. I loved reading it ❤️
Happy Birthday!🎂 it was my birthday week too🫢. So lovely and beautiful written. I don’t think we’re alone in feeling all these emotions about turning 25, even though it sometimes feels that way. 💌
Wow, I am surprised, I haven't logged into Substack yet, but your writing caught my attention. I feel it was a sign since on Wednesday I turn 25, an age that scares and saddens me because I haven't achieved much. But I want the transition from 24 to 25 to be full of learning experiences. I am beginning to move from being a young adult to just an adult.
Remember to not compare yourself to others and what you see online, because it is always representing such a liiiittle part of the population that does so much in a year or in their life!!! Be proud of where you are at today, of your accomplishments no matter how small and cherish the values you hold the most dear 💓 25 is just another number, and you are still so young to enjoy the life that is given to you
It’s funny how this reads like the power law thing I just wrote about. Long stretches where nothing seems to move and it gets a bit scary, especially as a woman when it feels like you’re supposed to have it all figured out by a certain age. And then one moment can shift everything. I think people underestimate how much is already building underneath. Your time does come, but it’s usually a result of everything you’ve been doing quietly before.
Absolutely loved this read 🩷
I'm 19 so it was a bit hard to grasp onto each one of these but I'm glad I know a thing or two more now
i love this!!! this is such a beautiful, relatable and inspiring list. happy belated birthday 💗
Thank you so much 💕
this is beautiful, as always, and very much needed as i'm turning 24 soon and i'm SCARED. we have such a similar brain and i feel so lucky that i get to read what you write <3
Wishing you sooo much good and happiness for 24! Aging is complex but you learn so much about yourself. Glad we’re so close in age to experience it and share it at the same time 🥰
Your self awareness at 25 is incredible to witness. I say that from a sincere place and coming from someone who lacked your perspective until I turned 30. I commend your courage to be vulnerable in your writing and can’t wait to read about your continued journey.
I know you don’t necessarily need this, especially not from a stranger but: I am proud of you and proud of the way you express what you have going on inside, keep going always. It matters.
Happy Birthday 😁
Hearing someone is proud is always incredibly welcome and honestly means a lot. Thank you 😊
To be able to read, learn, hear about all these experiences from women that have come before me seems like such a privilege, it feels like a warm hug that it's going to be fine and just-reading about all these experiences ahh I love women and the depth they have
and to think it’s the thoughts and experiences of so many that make up your own to (and the “truths” I mention) 🥹
At 53 , this is as pertinent for me as you at 25 ! The feelings will be the same - you just have more data collected to make up your mind! You are wise beyond your years (or I was a slow learner🤭🤭)! But keep going with that same zest for living and you’ll be ok, you’ll be MORE than ok.. because, I can’t wait for 54! Why? Because I feel I’m only getting started ( again!) . Thank you for sharing this. I loved reading it ❤️
Aging and all the knowledge that comes with it is so exciting 💕 this makes me even more excited (but not to rush the time)
Oh no !!!! No rusing required.
Happy Birthday!🎂 it was my birthday week too🫢. So lovely and beautiful written. I don’t think we’re alone in feeling all these emotions about turning 25, even though it sometimes feels that way. 💌
Happy birthday week 🎉 I think you’re right — it’s a very normal part of being mid twenties and adult in general
ooo happy belated birthday! also dang its good to know what to expect in a decade's time :)
So much excitement in the next decade!
Wow, I am surprised, I haven't logged into Substack yet, but your writing caught my attention. I feel it was a sign since on Wednesday I turn 25, an age that scares and saddens me because I haven't achieved much. But I want the transition from 24 to 25 to be full of learning experiences. I am beginning to move from being a young adult to just an adult.
Remember to not compare yourself to others and what you see online, because it is always representing such a liiiittle part of the population that does so much in a year or in their life!!! Be proud of where you are at today, of your accomplishments no matter how small and cherish the values you hold the most dear 💓 25 is just another number, and you are still so young to enjoy the life that is given to you
Happy birthday! Turning from young adult to actual adult is exactly how I feel
Happy birthday! I just turned 25 myself ✨ I feel we’ve had different and yet very similar experiences leading up to this point.
I feel the most lost I have ever, and yet the most comfortable being within it. I know not where I am going, but I am making moves anyways~
25 feels like a very special age ✨ feeling lost but okay with that is 100% the way to describe it
Happy belated birthday to you!!
happy birthday!!
Thank you 💕
Absolutely nailed this one. Even though I am a year younger. I still relate to a few pieces here and there. Happy birthday to you :)
Thank you!!
Cheers to 25 ✨ happy belated bday!!