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lisa kusel's avatar

First, I am so sorry about the loss of your father. That he died unexpectedly is especially hard (I speak from experience). Secondly, OMFG: YOU. ARE. NOT. ALONE. in your view of social media and the brain/soul-suck that it has become to many humans in general and authors/artists/creatives in particular. Thank you for this piece.

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Pedro Luís Cardoso's avatar

Hello! I'm so sorry for your loss; I can't start to imagine what you've been through.

I know I'm a bit late to this post, but I just found it randomly, and I wanted to leave here a thank you message. I really felt what you wrote, and on top of that, I want to let you know that you're not alone. :)

I discovered my love for writing a few years ago (6 or 7 years, maybe?), although I consider myself a storyteller since I can talk. But there are two things I know for sure: 1) I too feel anxious when on social media promoting my book or my lifestyle or whatever, and 2) that I'm not suited for that pressure. And you know what? I don't have to be. Or rather, we shouldn't have to be. And knowing that there are people out there feeling the same way as I am brings me some kind of joy. So, thank you! :)

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