I actually hold a slightly contrarian view on this - there’s actually a lot of hard stuff posted on Instagram. Which in equal measures can feel a little jarring too, while humanizing.
“Look at me - my awesome and perfect life”
vs.
“Look at me - my problems and my struggles”.
Depending on the post content (how it’s worded/ intention) either can throw people off. I have felt both emotions browsing on the gram.
Like all networks, there’s a bit of bubble built on who you follow.
Hope you are able to keep well. Good luck! Looking forward to your next posts!
Very relatable on so many levels. Having been laid off at the start of the pandemic, I've struggled with this too as I grapple with being unemployed nearly a year now and the many mental/financial/emotional challenges that come with that. Thanks for sharing.
I'm sorry to hear you were laid off, Nikki! It's a tough time in the journalism industry -- sending positive vibes and hoping you land on your feet soon.
Writing about the hard stuff is where connection lives. I agree Katie has a phenomenal knack for it. Definitely a lightness after posting. And so much love always come through as well. Those “me toos” mean the world.
Thanks for sharing your thoughts Nisha!
I actually hold a slightly contrarian view on this - there’s actually a lot of hard stuff posted on Instagram. Which in equal measures can feel a little jarring too, while humanizing.
“Look at me - my awesome and perfect life”
vs.
“Look at me - my problems and my struggles”.
Depending on the post content (how it’s worded/ intention) either can throw people off. I have felt both emotions browsing on the gram.
Like all networks, there’s a bit of bubble built on who you follow.
Hope you are able to keep well. Good luck! Looking forward to your next posts!
Very relatable on so many levels. Having been laid off at the start of the pandemic, I've struggled with this too as I grapple with being unemployed nearly a year now and the many mental/financial/emotional challenges that come with that. Thanks for sharing.
I'm sorry to hear you were laid off, Nikki! It's a tough time in the journalism industry -- sending positive vibes and hoping you land on your feet soon.
Writing about the hard stuff is where connection lives. I agree Katie has a phenomenal knack for it. Definitely a lightness after posting. And so much love always come through as well. Those “me toos” mean the world.
Thank you, Britt! And thank you for the shoutout, Nisha! <3
"Writing about the hard stuff is where connection lives" = so well said! Totally agree. It's scary to talk about but worth the risk.