Becoming Consistent with Irene – Yvonne Irene is technically my cousinin-law — my cousin is married to her brother — so our family connection made it easy for our paths to cross. I honestly cannot remember the exact moment we first met; I think it was during my cousin’s “knocking.” What I do know is that from that first meeting, everything else was history. What drew me to Irene was how much we have in common. We both value open conversations, honesty, and authenticity. Over time, I came to deeply admire her strength, determination, and her consistency in continuing to grow. She is inspiring — not just to me, but to everyone who knows her. If I were to describe our relationship with a “Becoming” word, I would say we have become like sisters. She is the big sister I never had — always present, consistent, and ever supportive. She is never judgemental and always encouraging. Irene has taught me so much about what it means to grow alongside someone else. Our relationship is a journey ofmutual support, learning, and inspiration — a reminder that becoming is not just about personal growth, but also about the people who walk with you along the way. The Birthday Journal 11
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