Finding Sisterhood is Not Linear | The Art of Building Authentic Friendships In Your 20's and Beyond

Affirmations for Black Girls

In this episode, guest host Yasmyne explores the importance of curating authentic relationships with women and understanding that not every woman will become your sister at first meet. Embracing the notion that cultivating relationships organically and gradually, rather than instantaneously, is key to building a long-lasting sisterhood. Yasmyne shares her personal journey of forming meaningful relationships in her early twenties post-undergrad, and how she finally reached a place where her friendships are reciprocal and genuine. Join Yasmyne as she discusses the challenges and triumphs of finding a loving community, and see that this kind of connection is possible for you too.

This week’s Affirmation: “I cultivate meaningful relationships that build community.”

Key Takeaways:

1. Sisterhood Is Not Linear: Understanding the journey of friendships in your twenties can be challenging but worthwhile if you're open to being vulnerable. It's about meeting people where they are and vice versa, without the burden of unrealistic expectations.
2. Not Every Woman You Meet Will Become Your Sister: Accepting that not everyone is meant to be in your orbit and that relationships come with trial and error.
3. Long-Lasting Relationships Are Created Organically: Recognizing that lasting relationships require mutual effort, consistency, and the willingness to evolve and give grace to one another as life changes.

Keep up with Yasmyne:

IG: @yazhunnty

Twitter: @heyyyazz

Tiktok: @yazhunnty

Recommendations of the Day:

-Durand Bernarr “En Route” EP

https://open.spotify.com/album/6oMGF1OHuuRjQWKn1HXrU5?si=kT3PCowMRLyYPVlUh5znPg

https://music.apple.com/us/album/en-route/1742236857

-Devin Morrison “Bussin” Album

https://open.spotify.com/album/1yhlwILvASgg6G7cR2genD?si=31nUVJchTtaflLhv_oMq6A

https://music.apple.com/us/album/bussin/1455041016

-Hold You Down: A Novel by Tracy Brown

https://www.amazon.com/Hold-You-Down-Tracy-Brown-ebook/dp/B09NTKG8S8

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