I Will No Longer Be a Boost Nominator but Still Will Continue Curating Non-Boosted Stories

An open letter to my mentor, Dr. Mehmet Yildiz, Chief Editor of ILLUMINATION Integrated Publications, who did not accept my resignation from my volunteer editorial role in ILLUMINATION-Curated and moved me to tears.

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A Tale of Heartbreak and Determination: My Journey on Medium

Dear Dr Mehmet Yildiz, my beloved mentor,

I find myself truly at a loss for words as I reflect on your recent story on Medium.com. Your words brought tears to my eyes — not of sadness, but of profound joy and gratitude. You were the reason I joined this platform. Your relentless mentorship every day made me a better writer, editor, curator, and boost nominator. You also helped thousands of budding writers like me in the last five years.

I did not realize you faced such challenges on this platform. You always greeted us warmly in the editorial room, even while Medium suppressed your voice despite your dedicated contributions over the last five years.