Why Social Media Sucksfeatured

I started social media back in high school. I met my husband on MySpace.

Yes, you read right, MySpace.com.

I used to use social media as my main source of expression and inspiration as a writer. I would post quotes and lyrics and for some reason was completely addicted.

This was the first electronic platform that taught me that I could be me, no questions asked. It didn’t judge me or tell me that I was not enough. It let me ramble on about my life story time and time again…

At almost 30 years old, I now find myself mindlessly scrolling through social media. Nothing really catches my eye except for the latest Keto recipes or snack options.

Ask me what photos I look at?

Uhh… a bunch of babies and engaged and/or married people getting drunk on a Tuesday. I often think about deleting it all.

Have I ever?

No.

Why? Because why not view how others are choosing to live their lives?

Do I care?

Not really.

I mean, it’s cool to see where people are at but I really never dare compare. I have lived and continue to live a life I love and enjoy every second of.

Could I have more money? Sure.Could I have 5 babies by now? Of course. Did I decide to? Absolutely not.

But social media doesn’t really tell me much except that others are choosing to live their own versions of happiness.

I am happy for all my friends on social media. But I do often wonder why I’m scrolling. Nothing really surprises me or makes me feel any way other than happy for everyone that decides to post.

I’m glad your husband was the right choice for you and I’m glad that your family continuously supports you. I’m also glad you love chocolate cake a la mode.

I wish social media provided more than rose-colored goggles into other people’s lives. I wish it told us the truth because I really enjoy empowering people and making them feel like they matter when they don’t feel like they do.

The older I get, the less social media means to me. But I guess that’s a symptom of having a meaningful life filled with purpose and unconditional love.

While social media is a great place to sell your product and/or service, I see no other benefit for having it at this point in my life.

I thank social media for connecting me to the love of my life, but beyond that, why do I still decide to have it?

Who knows.

All I know is that I often scroll for no good reason and receive no level of satisfaction from it. If anything, it makes me feel more empty than I did to begin with.

My life is so complete without it, yet here I am, letting you know about all the confusion surrounding my social media presence.

Do you love social media? If so, why? I would love to hear the value it brings to your life.

Love Deeply and Forever,

Karen