"Where Did You Go?"
Why I quit social media & what I got in return.
6 minute read.
Read on for why I quit social media & how the reactions illuminated a bigger issue, why I'd rather be authentically silent than inauthentically engaging, & how if you're not creating, you're consuming.
“Hi Blaise, just wanted to check in and wish you a happy new year!…”
“Hey! I feel like I haven't seen you on instagram! Happy new year! Checking in to make sure all is well…”
“Hi! Wanted to check in and see how you're doing?…”
“Hello! Let me know if you’d like to grab a coffee soon?”
“Miss seeing you!”
Those are just a few of the many messages that I received from friends and followers when I suddenly stopped posting on Instagram over the winter.
Here’s what was happening in my life, exactly why I rejected social media, what happens when you stop using Instagram, and how the check-ins made me feel: