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Why authenticity feels scarier than perfection online

I posted a photo of my messy apartment by accident and got more genuine comments than any of my carefully curated posts ever have.

Juana
Online
The coach is replying

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

You've discovered that vulnerability creates connection but challenges the protective persona you've built.

Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Digital identity and curated self?”

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.