exactly the reason why I am avoiding to start writing here on substack. I crave that feeling of connection over specific interests but I want to protect my privacy at all costs.
It is possible to share on substack but still protect privacy. A balancing act, yes, but possible if you still wanted to write on here. Either way, it is a great place to read and/or write. I have found that there can be some really great connections compared to other media apps. Thanks so much for reading and understanding the feeling of wanting privacy
I had this weird phase in my life when I wanted to be an influencer but could not get myself to commit to posting everything about my life online - and I’m glad I didn’t. I’ve legitimately had bad things happen to me because of over sharing on a few occasions online and had to make my IG account private because of it. I have no regrets about never following through with that influencer dream.
You and me both!! That is genuinely so relatable to read. I’d film things and edit them or have the perfect post ready and just could never bring myself to actually post. Glad I’m not alone!
This was such a good read and gave a clear-sighted and articulate voice to a niggle many of us have been concerned with; one personally which I've been tending to the past year or so, which I chalked down to simply growing up. You write with so much precision and flow; it's so pleasant to read how you hold yourself and orate. It must be a privilege for those in your life to know you, and so it completely makes sense to become more guarded about allowing access to you. And yet, especially for us writers---who are in many ways congenital SHARERS!---posting our little life-snapshots online can be so nice. Much to think about. A great piece for sure !!
wow thank you so much. I am really touched as this is something I put heart into. Growing up definitely plays a role, and being aware of that makes it’s such an odd push and pull for us writers, doesn’t it? I truly appreciate you taking the time to leave such a thoughtful comment
exactly the reason why I am avoiding to start writing here on substack. I crave that feeling of connection over specific interests but I want to protect my privacy at all costs.
It is possible to share on substack but still protect privacy. A balancing act, yes, but possible if you still wanted to write on here. Either way, it is a great place to read and/or write. I have found that there can be some really great connections compared to other media apps. Thanks so much for reading and understanding the feeling of wanting privacy
I had this weird phase in my life when I wanted to be an influencer but could not get myself to commit to posting everything about my life online - and I’m glad I didn’t. I’ve legitimately had bad things happen to me because of over sharing on a few occasions online and had to make my IG account private because of it. I have no regrets about never following through with that influencer dream.
You and me both!! That is genuinely so relatable to read. I’d film things and edit them or have the perfect post ready and just could never bring myself to actually post. Glad I’m not alone!
This was such a good read and gave a clear-sighted and articulate voice to a niggle many of us have been concerned with; one personally which I've been tending to the past year or so, which I chalked down to simply growing up. You write with so much precision and flow; it's so pleasant to read how you hold yourself and orate. It must be a privilege for those in your life to know you, and so it completely makes sense to become more guarded about allowing access to you. And yet, especially for us writers---who are in many ways congenital SHARERS!---posting our little life-snapshots online can be so nice. Much to think about. A great piece for sure !!
wow thank you so much. I am really touched as this is something I put heart into. Growing up definitely plays a role, and being aware of that makes it’s such an odd push and pull for us writers, doesn’t it? I truly appreciate you taking the time to leave such a thoughtful comment