A PSA on Social Media and Self Esteem

The two screenshots below are from the exact same video. The one on the left was posted on Instagram, and the one on the right was posted on TikTok. The only difference is the audio. The screenshot on the left has 10.2 K views. The screenshot on the right  has only 15. I'm not sharing this to complain about algorithms, shadow banning, or any other suppression based complaints. I share this because I think it is such a great example of the fact that likes, follows, shares, and views are not a reflection of your worth as a human being, an artist, a mom, a dad, a rancher, or anything else you do or identify with. 

You are a unique, one-of-a-kind beautiful soul. ​There is no one else in the world just like you, and no one else can offer the world exactly what you have. You are a beautiful badass and don't let any algorithm, online bully, or otherwise tell you that you aren't. Stand tall, look the world in the eyes, and embrace yourself and others with kindness and compassion.

I love you, you beautiful, rockstar of a human!