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The website content introduces a collaboration between Juliya, a writer who shares personal stories, and Donnette Anglin, a popular writer, for April's Life prompt, encouraging readers to reintroduce themselves and share their transformative journeys.

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The undefined website features an announcement for the Life newsletter's April prompt, a collaboration between Juliya, who has recently revealed her full identity to her readers, and Donnette Anglin, a respected writer and mentor. Juliya expresses gratitude to her readers for their support through her personal highs and lows, and she transitions into introducing Donnette's contribution to the April prompt. Donnette shares a personal narrative of a past relationship that led to self-reflection and growth, emphasizing the importance of not allowing past mistakes to define one's present identity. She encourages readers to forgive themselves, embrace their journey, and confidently present the new version of themselves to the world. The website also highlights featured stories from other writers and invites readers to participate in the prompt, with the possibility of their stories being featured on the Life column.

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Juliya values the connection with her readers and appreciates their support throughout her life's journey.
Donnette Anglin believes that one's past does not define their current self and advocates for self-forgiveness and healing.
The writers suggest that personal growth and transformation are possible and should be shared without fear or shame.
There is an emphasis on the importance of recognizing and embracing one's true self.
The website encourages community engagement and vulnerability through storytelling and personal reflection.
The possibility of having one's story featured provides an incentive for readers to share their experiences and connect with a wider audience.

Does Your Past Define Who You Are Now?

Life newsletter # 9 features April prompt collab with popular writer, Donnette Anglin, and other exciting updates from Life

Many of you know me through the personal stories I share. You have been with me through heartbreak, heartache, breakups, makeups, and celebrated life’s little victories and joys with me. You have been there to support me when I’m weighed down by, well, life and you have helped me in my healing journey by sharing your stories and with your kind words.

For that, I’d like to thank you from the bottom of my heart🙏

I recently introduced myself to the world with my real name, Juliyana, embracing both sides of me — the quiet, introverted person who is Juli and the extroverted go-getter who is Yana. Again I am deeply appreciative of the love and support you showed me❤

I feel this is the perfect intro to segue into the Life prompt collab that I am doing with Donnette Anglin for the month of April. Like many of you, I cherish Donnette’s writings and always learn some important life lessons from the sharing of her experiences. I am grateful to have someone like Donnette as a dear friend, mentor, and whom I look up to as a sister.

So without further ado, I hand it over to Donnette!

April Prompt — by Donnette Anglin

What began at an innocent lunch — a show of his appreciation for a professional, kind deed I’d done became a close relationship within months.

A medical doctor, married with two children, and me, a young on the rise corporate administrator, mother of a 5-year-old who had separated from her clergyman husband, caught in a love triangle like no other.

Then one day, I had reasons to look into myself.

A complete retrospect helped me come to my senses.

We ended our relationship.

It wasn’t easy. But it was the right thing to do.

My past might have left me ashamed. It has cast a dark cloud over my name. Some may continue to see me as that other woman — maybe they even called me names.

We live and learn; we’re human.

My mistakes don’t define me. I’m not that person anymore.

Others may judge and criticize you for your past wrongs. As a result, every step you make toward a new beginning may sometimes feel like you’re an imposter.

There is no doubt some circumstances make for a much more challenging comeback. But don’t allow your mistakes to bear vengeance on the new person you’ve become.

Forgive yourself and allow yourself to heal from the hurt and pain you’ve caused yourself and others. Then, be confident with clarity on your new path.

Recognize the person you have become; only then you’ll be recognized by others.

When you’ve found your true self, you must not be afraid to shine your light the brightest for others to see the new you.

Today I share my life and experiences without fear or shame. It takes a lot of guts and vulnerability — oh yes, it does. But I am not that person I once was.

I embrace my entire life journey — the good and the bad.

My reservoir of knowledge is packed with lessons that I am sharing with others.

Meet the new me.

I’m Donnette Lorraine Anglin

Would you please reintroduce yourself too?

Looking forward to your prompt responses to the April prompt collab 👇

🌸Would you please reintroduce yourself too?🌸

Please don’t forget to tag me Yana Bostongirl and Donnette Anglin so that we get the notifications when you publish.

🌸This week’s features are by B.R. Shenoy🐕 Our Lovable Birthday Boy Turned Two

and EllenEastwood🐈 The Reason You Hate Cats, Explained

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🌸I will be picking one story every week that spoke to me the most to be featured on the Life column on Coffee Times Substack. This is in addition to the 3 Editor’s picks which will be promoted on Coffee Times social media sites on Twitter, LinkedIn, and FaceBook.