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Sophie S.'s avatar

Very inspiring story! And Donna has a great reading voice too 🙂

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Janet Ridsdale's avatar

Love your article Kristina 💕

Thank you for including me 🙏

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Dr Donna Blevins's avatar

Oooooh! I love getting triple greats, Lisa! I was startled it timed over 20 minutes when I recorded, but I do live to give.

You just helped me find my true motto.

Yes! I live to give.

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April D's avatar

Susbtack is full of experienced writers and I feel like I need to share my life experiences as well. But my heart wants me to stick to digital writing .

However, I do enjoy poeples raw and relatable stories here ,like you and Janet.

Writing in any topic with our voices eventually speaks to people who needs to hear it.

Keep inspiring!

Truly, writing is expressing life to the fullest.

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Dr Donna Blevins's avatar

I'm curious, April. While your heart moves you to stay (writing that I just heard the "stay" command given to a pup 🤗), what is your desire?

If digital writing comes to top of mind, then stay there. You are needed.

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Janet Ridsdale's avatar

Thanks for sharing so openly Coach. You are so inspiring 🙏

Thanks for mentioning me in your article. Really appreciate your kind words 💕

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Dr Donna Blevins's avatar

My goodness, Janet, you lit the fire! I asked and you made the time to share.

You have a brilliant mind, and I love how you write in the "cracks" of time!

I shall do that more even when I keep wondering "where it go?" 🤪

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Janet Ridsdale's avatar

😂😂

I hear you ...

I wonder everyday

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Dr Donna Blevins's avatar

🤪🎉🤪🎉

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Celia Cain, PhD's avatar

What a banger of an article Donna! Great to read!

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Dr Donna Blevins's avatar

Thank you, Celia! When I checked the word count and read to Hubs#3, I almost shifted into the cutting mode, until he declared "ship it!"

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Celia Cain, PhD's avatar

I’m so glad you have that support Donna. My late husband was really good at (supportively) cutting through my drama too. It’s a very helpful attribute in a spouse.

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Dr Donna Blevins's avatar

I am grateful, Celia, for my "built in" support system 💜

And I respect what you do that resonates with me.

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Lisa’s Last Words's avatar

Great great great story I loved it. Thank you.👏👏👏🎉🎉🎉💕✌️

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Dr Donna Blevins's avatar

Lisa, I'm unsure if my reply to you stacked correctly, so I'll say again what your comment prompted:

I love to give 💯

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Dr Donna Blevins's avatar

It's an honor co-authoring with Kristina and having her beautifully finesse the title and subheads, which have given me a challenge in the past! Thank you so much 💜

I loved getting input from the Online Writing Club members about what struggles they have and keeps them from writing.

I also enjoyed doing the voiceover and speaking as if I'm talking directly to my best friend. 🤗

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