Four months ago I decided to delete Twitter. I am now using DuckDuckGo as my search engine. Now I am in the process of purging my instagram and Facebook accounts. It’s not hard saying goodbye to the constant negativity, guilt, shame and censorship but it is hard saying goodbye to the connections we have made. The biggest loss we face is losing connection with friends and family. This was the main purpose of Facebook in the beginning. Platforms designed to facilitate connection but unfortunately they have become sources of division and deception.
Unless I am willing to be brainwashed into thinking a certain way to appease the platforms, their services are no longer needed. I refuse to be a product that others make money off of. I refuse to be told how to think or what to think. I refuse to be shamed and guilted into subservience. That is why I created this blog. It is not easy of course. It’s like starting all over again.
Its also hard for others to make the transition. I am sure some of our friends and family see this blog as a great idea but they are unwilling or unable to make the adjustment. It’s simply easier to maintain the status quo and stick with what is familiar.
When our daughters were little they loved the Shrek movie and we are all familiar with Shrek saying, “Change is good Donkey.” Yes. Change is good, but change is also difficult. Change requires courage, perseverance and committment and some stubborness (which I have in spades), and a commitment to a result that is even better than the current “fix.” Yes, fix. I meant to say that because we are all addicts. We are addicted to alcohol, drugs, sex, television and now social media. I admit, I am addicted to my smartphone. Many of us are.
Starting over on this platform is a learning curve for sure. I am hoping to meet new friends and connections along the way. I am also hoping our current friends and family will continue to follow our journey here. My goal is not to preach but to inspire, encouage, challenge and perhaps stretch our thinking a little.
I hope you join me in this journey.
Stacey
Life lessons 
My second ban on Facebook for starting my opinion made me remember about this place..and you are so right.
Change is hard, but I’ve learned more in 20 mins here, than all day there and no negativity!
I love your writing. Thank you for doing the right thing and leaving there. You really do inspire me.
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Thank you so much! I know it will take awhile to grow a following but it will be worth it 🙂
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I believe that, but it really is a nice thing without all the bs and negativity. I absorb that like a sponge… 😒
I’ve got 3 days to not comment on anything…so that’s a good start to a new habit.😁
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I have not missed Fakebook or Twitter at all. Good riddance.
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They all have my number or email if they want to reach me. But they just enjoy my drama and I enjoy being the star of it. Toxic. 😬🤷🏼♀️
I started “school” 🤮 so I have better things to be focusing on. This ban will do me good.
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What are you taking?
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Community services and addictions. That’s not the pukey part. Windows 10 is. Man I really dislike technology. I do not need 14 different ways to delete something. Or 17 desktops to work on.🤣 1 is enough for both.
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Nice! Enjoy the journey.
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I will once I’m passed the windows 10 part. 6/16 modules on thought patterns gave my an eye opener…wow! One day, I’m going to be the perfect helper for someone just like me.👍
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I have learned the best therapists are to ones who have walked the path and recovered themselves. That’s Why I am an anxiety therapist.
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That’s exactly it. I have a sponsor and she’s taught me so much in just a few weeks. Amazing how much of a pattern I follow. Sad actually that I can see those same traits in my youngest.😒 So one month and 11 days into my new life, but there is peace here…if I can be ok with it.🙏 It’s still better than one month and 2 weeks ago, so I’m going to keep it this time.
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It takes a lot of faith, effort and persistence. You can do it!
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I know how to keep it this time.👆 Something had to change. Now that a bit is, I feel hopefully again. And I can actually enjoy this life a little. It’s all going to be ok.
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Bless you in your journey! Today was a shit day for me. My birthday felt more like a death day. Off to bed. I’m glad this BS day is over
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Awe Happy birthday!
Have a great sleep, tomorrow is going to be amazing.
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I doubt it.
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