Our family group chat has turned into a place where we all share Instagram posts to show how well we're doing, but nobody posts when things are hard and we're all pretending everyone else's life is perfect. My mom had surgery last month and posted a sunset photo instead of asking for help and we're all participating in this fake version of staying connected.
More people experience this than they realize.
Digital communication tools can transform genuine care networks into spaces of competitive display rather than mutual support.
“Where Are You with Instagram and comparison culture?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.