I JUST finished deleting my Instagram and Facebook accounts.
This was such a hard decision to make and it became even harder as soon as I announced it. People started telling me how much they loved seeing my posts. I began to realize how many photos and events I wouldn’t see anymore. I noticed that some of the friendships that I thought were close, were actually just distant social media friends.
I questioned whether this WAS right for me.
What made me stick to my decision? It was the fact that I had announced multiple times that I was getting rid of social media. I couldn’t back down after telling EVERYONE about my decision to leave.
How do I feel now after just deleting everything?
I feel a little sad. I think about all of the photos of people’s lives I won’t ever see. I wonder if I am missing out on anything. And while those feelings are totally valid and real, I also feel excited. Excited about how this will impact me emotionally, relationally, spiritually and maybe even physically. I look forward to growing the friendships around me in a deeper way. I’m also excited to see how this blog will evolve.
Will I regret this decision?
We will see.
I will update my experience on having no social media on this blog, but for now, it’s time for me to spend time with my husband.
Keziah M. 