How do you use social media?

How I Use Social Media

I’ve removed myself from traditional social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram. For me, the “Facebook life” became redundant—daily diaries and curated photo reels no longer felt genuine. Anyone can pose for a photo, smile on cue, and choose the one image they’re willing to present to the world. But where do we draw the line when even our children, our friends’ children, and our most intimate moments become content?

The grandeur wore off a long time ago.

During the uncertainty of COVID, I turned to TikTok—not for attention, but to uplift others. I began posting videos of encouragement and offering free psychic medium readings. For a time, I became popular. But again, I was met with a familiar pattern: takers, energy vampires, and performative engagement that left little room for true connection.

Now, I still use TikTok, but only passively—for entertainment, not for socializing.

Where I’ve truly returned is to writing. This isn’t about likes or algorithms—it’s about reflection, storytelling, and message-bearing. I write to entertain, to uplift, and to witness what’s real. It feels more like a return to sacred ground than a step into a digital space.

Social media, for me, is no longer a stage. It’s a quiet observation deck, and sometimes, a place to gently place a piece of truth and walk away.