Breaking the first rule of blogging with a journal entry... LOL
I don't expect to become a mommy blogger over here. I just enjoy sharing what I enjoy sharing and today it's selfishly about me....
During 2022 I went through my private social medias and deleted a lot of people I had little to no relationship with. I decided to stop being active on my public platform as it was no longer bringing joy. I started a public platform because I love to over share, document and dramatize. It's fun!
I found it to be a lovely place to put my creative energy without annoying all my real life people.
I could post as much as I wanted about whatever I felt was share worthy and I didn't have to worry about bothering people. It was great.
But over time Instagram became a game I did not enjoy. The hoops you have to jump through.
The people who think they know you. I did not enjoy that at all.
I decided after the birth of my 3rd I'd had enough for now. It was never permanent so I may start posting again some day. I now feel comfortable to graciously have people unfollow me if their presence in that space is unwelcome. For now, like most, I need support not words against me.
I steadily dove into my private account once again oversharing with people who found it a bother. But I enjoy a good thought provoking post so I just pretended they weren't there. LOL
The last half of 2022 was hard. I made the decision to put my energy into my real people.
Deleting my Instagram on and off seeing how it would go all ending in good results.
The final straw hit when a shocking life event happened and I knew it was the right thing to do.
I don't know if I will reactivate it or not. I love that my public account is still up and I get to interact with the small group of friends I've made through it.
But as a whole this blog is all I feel is healthy. For now.
I have this feeling of a load taken off my back. Ready to embrace a quiet summer full of people I love and love me. I have always tried to keep my writing topics light but the world just seems so heavy. People so cruel. And that is a huge reason I'm taking a step back for social media.
We're ready to settle into our new normal over here as lots of exciting changes are coming in 2023!
Quick hint in closing.... land search.
"Sing the praises of the Lord, you his faithful people;
praise his holy name.
For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime;
weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning."
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I'm glad you still share in any form of capacity. 💕 you’re heart is always so evident in your writing.