The TOWIE star, 28, paid tribute to her late partner in a heartfelt Instagram post as she reflected on taking time to heal “mentally and physically”.
The post comes after reports that Yazmin was ‘banned’ from Jake’s funeral, which took place on Tuesday, amid tensions with his family.
Tribute: Yazmin Oukhellou has taken to social media for the first time since her boyfriend Jake McLean’s death after missing his funeral
Emotional: The TOWIE star, 28, paid tribute to her late partner in a heartfelt Instagram post as she reflected on taking time to heal ‘mentally and physically’.
Jake’s mother, Anita Walsh, told Turkish authorities she believed he may have played a role in her son’s death.
A source told the Sun: “Yaz feared she wouldn’t be able to attend Jake’s funeral and her worst nightmare came true when it became clear she wouldn’t be welcome.
“She was traumatized after the crash and not being allowed to say goodbye now has been awful for her.
“Yaz insists there was no fight and that Jake and her were happy.”
Remembering Jake: Yazmin Oukhellou has taken to social media for the first time since her boyfriend Jake McLean’s death after missing his funeral
The source added: “Yaz will be paying her own tribute to Jake in private.”
The couple were in a car that plunged 70 feet off a cliff in Halicarnassus, Turkey on Sunday, July 3, killing Jake and leaving her seriously injured.
After missing the funeral, which was attended by his ex Lauren Goodger, Yazmin remembered Jake and thanked fans for their support.
Concerns: The post comes after reports Yazmin was worried she would not be welcome at his funeral, which took place on Tuesday
Yazmin wrote: “I have taken some time away from social media to fully focus on my mental and physical recovery. I needed this time away to work on healing and processing everything as best I can.
“This taught me that life is so short and that we should love our loved ones as much as possible.
“I am so grateful for our memories and the special time we shared with Jake. I haven’t stopped thinking about him and will always miss him. She will forever hold a special place in my heart.
Sad day: Jake McLean’s ex-girlfriend Lauren Goodger was among mourners along with his former co-star James Argent as they attended Jake’s funeral on Tuesday after he died last month in a car crash in Turkey.
“I want to thank everyone for the support and wonderful messages. I really appreciate each and every one of you. Love Yaz.
Yazmin was supported by her friends and TOWIE co-stars in the comments section of the post.
Demi Sims said: “I wish I could give you a hug, I love you Yazmin.”
Ella Rae Wise wrote: “I love you.”
Love Island star Molly Mae Hague said: ‘I’m so sorry Yazmin. I’m really thinking about you.”
Harry Derbidge said: “I love you so much Yaz, you are so strong and everyone loves you. Always here for you, forever xx’
Support: Yazmin was supported by her friends and TOWIE co-stars in the comments section of the post
Jake was buried at St Thomas of Canterbury Church in Essex in a supercar-themed funeral.
Former TOWIE star Lauren – who dated Jake for four years until 2020 – attended the funeral procession, which was led by the hearse decorated with a floral arrangement in the shape of the Lamborghini emblem.
The funeral was accompanied by supercars and expensive luxury vehicles, while Jake’s family and friends covered the cars in a Lamborghini floral arrangement and large ‘Jakey’ ‘Cuzzy’ and ‘Son’ designs with white flowers.
Tragic loss: Lauren took to Instagram to share photos from the funeral program and revealed she had decorated a bouquet of flowers with sweet throwback images of the couple
A large photo of a smiling Jake was placed on the back of the hearse.
A visibly emotional Lauren, who dated Jake from 2012 to 2016, dressed in white for the service. The black eye she received in an alleged attack on the day of her daughter’s funeral earlier this month was clearly visible.
TOWIE stars James ‘Arg’ Argent and Liam ‘Gatsby’ Blackwell were also among the guests, who were asked to wear either black or white.
Yazmin has previously told how she has ‘turned a life around’ after the horrific car crash.
The reality star suffered serious injuries to her hand with doctors telling Yazmin it’s a “miracle” she’s still alive.
Heartbreaking: TOWIE’s Sam Mucklow, (left) led tributes to good friend Jake on the day of his funeral on Tuesday after his close friend died in a car crash in Turkey on July 3
Breaking her silence after arriving back home, Yazmin admitted: “This will live with me forever,” as she processed what happened.
Amidst her recovery, Yazmin is staying off “social settings” and won’t log into social media, and has also changed her phone number.
The reality star has kept out of the public eye since the fatal accident, but has been seen wearing a cast on her arm during rare outings.
As well as treatment, Yazmin may also need plastic surgery as she has been left with permanent scarring, with UK doctors warning she may never have full use of her right arm.
Shocking: Jake dies after crashing car off road near party resort of Bodrum, Turkey
At the time of the crash, Yazmin didn’t realize she had burst an artery, but revealed she was covered in blood as she lay upside down in the car.
Yazmin said she convinced herself Jake was still alive as she ran to the top of the lowered bank and screamed for help.
Luckily, a man walking his dog found her immediately and ran to the car to help, but unfortunately it was too late as Yazmin said she couldn’t feel Jake’s pulse.
Yazmin said the grief and shock left her in need of treatment and has not left her mother Lisa’s side since the accident.
The reality star also confirmed the pair were currently away but flew to Turkey in the hope they could reconcile and recalled how the trip made things “perfect” between them.
Trauma: Yazmin reportedly fears barred from funeral amid tensions with family
