This week is my first week away from Instagram. I have taken breaks before, most recently during the winter break for two weeks. For some reason, this time it feels different. Maybe it’s because I know I’m getting ready to leave forever. Every time I take a break from Instagram, I find myself discovering new things about myself and how the app affects my own behavior. I’ve been jotting down my thoughts so I can share them appropriately when I’m ready, but one thing that popped into my head this week is my reaction to tragedy.
When the shooting happened in Chicago on the 4th of July, my gut reaction was to share something about it on Instagram and see what other people were saying. Wow. Why do I need people on Instagram to know how upset I am about this? I can assume that most of the people who know me know all too well how I feel about gun violence and gun reform. I have had a lot of personal conversations about it. Most people know my position on abortion and many other political and social issues.But most people can’t see what I’m doing offline And how I get involved in civic and political activism when I’m not on social media.
Discussing these issues on social media is important, but they are not the end.This week’s links include an article about How to be an activist outside of social media. There are a lot of nuances to how I personally feel about this, especially since I don’t think it’s an excuse for influencers and people with big platforms to have a “light, love, and good vibe” approach. But that’s the problem with social media, there isn’t much room for nuance.
More to come. I wish you a nice weekend.
If you’re looking for something to buy, try, read, share or pin, we’ve got you covered. Here are the best of the week…
–Jess (J) & Kaelin (C)
Click. read. Love. 7.8.22
Restricting abortion rights will affect everyoneeven the rich.
runaway beatles…Who knew this guy existed? !
one of my favorites Women-Owned Jewelry Store There are Christmas sales in July. Use code XMASINJULY to get 15% off all jewelry and accessories. silhouette necklace and decoration Makes great gifts.
“Our freedom to govern ourselves is threatened“…everyone should pay close attention to the upcoming Supreme Court case Moore v. Harper.
love watching this, brands like Favor (someone I’ve worked with in the past) Partner with a TikTok influencer on an abortion rights-focused campaign.
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For some women, Getting an IUD can be very painful. Why not do anything to find pain relief?
How to be an activist outside of social media.
just say here I still love champagne Tevas very much I had it two summers ago.
That’s it We’ll know we’re in a recession– The most important indicator that economists focus on.
an interesting point Keep that in mind when we talk about mass shootings.
About how we find what we’re looking for.
The world needs uncles too! “I’m never going to be a father. But when my friends and family had kids, I learned a new way to show up for others.”
This is my must-have beach hat for summer I really like the neutral ribbon color on this style.
One Interesting point/criticism of Dems Needs to be lowered to get the job done.
How Parents Are Reinventing Their Careers since the beginning of the pandemic.
If you follow Gabby Petito’s coverage, This is her last day Especially heartbreaking and disturbing.
If your anxiety levels have risen recently (who can blame you), Here’s how to deal with intrusive thoughts.
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