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Kathie H's avatar

As usual, I find your words are describing what I’m going through but couldn’t put a finger or label on.

I long ago decided social media was harming me more than benefiting me, but work and social obligations kept me tied to it. I was finally able to escape Facebook last year and I haven’t missed it for one second.

But I’ve been deeply struggling with how isolated and untrusting I’ve become. I’m in literal detox from the echo chamber and it’s left me floundering in the real world. It’s CRAZY.

I totally understand why you’re doing what you’re doing and my hope is I will be able to follow you (still on Twitter, but it’s not nearly as addictive for me). Maybe if enough of us make a dent, we can create a new norm of being “unplugged.”

God bless you in this journey! We need your words and I look forward to supporting you!

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Samuel Andrew Stephen's avatar

I'll miss your presence once I'm back on Twitter, Judy! And you make some very poignant points that I hope I will consider when I devote any time to social media myself. I see the bent in me toward much of what you warn against, too. That said, I look forward to still learning from and interacting with you here! I hope Lent continues to be a restoring time for you as we head toward Easter. Much love, sister.

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