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Anatomy of my acronym

Elvira Yuzbay
ILLUMINATION
Published in
5 min readSep 19, 2023

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I’ve always been somewhat hesitant about introducing myself, both in real life and online.

Our essence always seems to slip through the gaps between words.

What I love the most, however, is that we’re able to discover ourselves through others. And in the same way, each person sees a fragment of themselves in us — facets we might not even realize we have, aspects we’re blind to acknowledging.

It’s a beautiful way of self-discovery.

How many times have I thought I had finally figured myself out, only for a new day to reveal unknown aspects of my soul?

But, having enjoyed reading others’ responses to this prompt and as a gesture of gratitude for all that Toni The Talker has contributed to our wonderful Medium community, I will take on this challenge.

Decode Your Acronym

Empathetic
L
earner
V
ulnerable
I
dealist
R
esilient
A
bstract

I didn’t expect that finding the right words would be so challenging.

Who does your acronym say you are?

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Elvira Yuzbay
ILLUMINATION

Translator, educator and artist with many interests. Exploring, embracing, and growing. 🌻