Social media safe place

[kayre]

Weird as it may sound, my mild social anxiety found its way into social media. For years I've been second-guessing everything I post, and posting less and less.

And then, as we all flailed around looking for alternatives to Twitter, I joined Threads. To my astonishment, it was and is different. It is mostly positive and nonjudgmental. People 'like' and comment on posts from total strangers, and encourage one another. There's an occasional MAGA invasion, but a strong leaning towards just blocking the assholes and not letting them take up space. My feed is heavy on sobriety celebrations, trans encouragement, and cat pics.

I'm comfortable there, finding my voice again, and trying to let it sound elsewhere too. For two entire weeks I've posted somewhere every day, and it feels good.

Not trying to recruit... but I'm CarolRSNY on threads, if anyone else is there or wants to join.

Comments

[amaebi]

I'm so glad Threads is working for you! I almost wish I were willing to join Threads. :)

I always miss your voice when you're not speaking. Not that I'm trying to militate against you sleeping. Honestly.

[sine_nomine]

I am with amaebi. Missing you. I guess I should pick up the phone from time to time!

[kayre]

You totally should. I would love to babble to you about my musical project, among other things!