I'm on Substack!

It took me a long time.  It was more gradual than I intended it to be. I admit, it was hard to let go...

But I finally did it.  I deleted all my Meta accounts: Facebook, Instagram, Facebook Messenger.  All of it. Twitter?  Oh yeah, I ditched that a long time ago. They were all taking up too much of my time, headspace, and emotional energy.  I just had to let it go.

Yes, I have lost touch with a few people I know or knew in real life. I knew that it was inevitable. If they want to reconnect with me, I guess that's on them. Most social media relationships are not real; they are gossamer, an illusion of friendship. I don't mean to sound bitter, if I do.  I don't feel that I have to justify this to anyone.  I needed to do this for me.

I also gave up being able to post blog and podcast updates on my Facebook page.  Then again, I don't feel that I was getting that much in return.

And I didn't completely ditch social media.  I joined BlueSky a couple of months ago, but I have no idea how long I will stay there.  It's still, at this point, better than anything Meta has to offer. I'm already getting the same kind of fake followers, unfortunately, that I had on Instagram. 

I am now, however, on Substack.  And so far, I am pretty happy with it.  It's more intelligent, less emotionally draining.  And I have published a few pieces there and plan on posting more in the near future.  If you are interested in following me or subscribing to my page, just click here.

I understand if anyone is unable to subscribe with a monthly fee.  Another option is, if you want to support my work, you can buy me a coffee (kind of).

I will continue to post here as well, hopefully with more frequency.  The future of the podcast, however, at this point, is unclear.

I hope to see you on Substack!

Peace!