I’ve been using Instagram since 2010(ish) and it pains me to have been through it all and never have had a following or gone viral. I’ve just consumed and consumed for 15 years. And now I have a 3 year old. It was fun when I was breast feeding and now the addiction is so profound. I’m taking a break from socials for Lent. We will see what it brings. I’m a creative person that craves connection so it’s fun to, but when no one is noticing it’s not worth it. Why did I curate or extensively document this moment for no one to even notice it. Your perspective helps me see that even with the fame it isnt worth it.
Madi, this is wonderful. I feel like I needed to read something like this not for my Instagram use, but more so for my Substack use. So convicting and true.
I normally take breaks away from instagram but this past week I had to delete all the apps. It was causing me to spiral. Thank you for sharing so I know I’m not the only one! I feel like each day I get some more clarity.
I’ve been using Instagram since 2010(ish) and it pains me to have been through it all and never have had a following or gone viral. I’ve just consumed and consumed for 15 years. And now I have a 3 year old. It was fun when I was breast feeding and now the addiction is so profound. I’m taking a break from socials for Lent. We will see what it brings. I’m a creative person that craves connection so it’s fun to, but when no one is noticing it’s not worth it. Why did I curate or extensively document this moment for no one to even notice it. Your perspective helps me see that even with the fame it isnt worth it.
Madi, this is wonderful. I feel like I needed to read something like this not for my Instagram use, but more so for my Substack use. So convicting and true.
Good for you! I don’t think you’ll regret that decision at all! Our children grow up so quickly, they deserve our absolute best!
I normally take breaks away from instagram but this past week I had to delete all the apps. It was causing me to spiral. Thank you for sharing so I know I’m not the only one! I feel like each day I get some more clarity.
so good Madi. a hard truth that needs to be shared more.
I recently decided to trade Instagram for Substack. I'm for long form writing over snippets, reels, and sound bites all day long!
Wow, what a timely post. I needed to hear this. The rat race of Instagram has really gotten to me in new motherhood, it’s hard to balance.
Very well written and honest assessment many can related with. Take time between posts, family first.