This poet writes for a generation searching for validation on their phones
There is a moment, right after posting a picture on Instagram, when my heart pounds with expectation.
For a fleeting moment, I'm not 31-year-old me, but 13-year-old Rachel — embarrassed, self-conscious, craving acceptance from anyone who'll give it to me.
The like count on my Instagram post is an unflinching zero. A number that I feel so keenly that my finger wavers over the "delete post" button. What if my selfie gets no likes at all? Why won't the guy I fancy like my selfies? Do I post too many selfies? (Answer: yes, definitely.)
Perhaps this story sounds silly. Frivolous, even. But when your self-esteem is low, and your mental health not on tip-top shape, Instagram can feel like the most toxic place on earth. Read more...
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This poet writes for a generation searching for validation on their phones
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