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Just a note: This post contains real accounts of bullying<\/strong>, such as body-shaming, sexual harassment, and suicide. If you or someone you know is the victim of bullying, please seek help and additional resources at CyberSmile<\/a>, StopBullying<\/a>, or Pacer’s National Bullying Prevention Center<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Having recognition and impact (and big social followings) is what many people strive for, but at what cost is it worth it? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While having a large social media following has its perks, you may not realize the extent of harassment and bullying you might be subject to as your account grows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, it could negatively affect your mental health. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s not to scare you off of social media forever. After all, influencers, brands, and activists keep showing up to connect, educate, and help people feel less alone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, I’ve experienced this myself \u2014 and people on our team at Tailwind have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When I became a young mom at age twenty-two and couldn\u2019t afford childcare, I started a blog to create some income and make sense of the craziness in my life. Overall, the experience was positive until I got divorced and became a single woman on Instagram.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As I continued to show up by sharing blurbs of my life and putting my feelings into words, I began experiencing the harassment many social media personalities have shared about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What had been a safe, creative outlet suddenly became a hotbed of aggressive DMs from men. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After posting about my divorce, I began regularly receiving NSFW pictures, I’ve been asked inappropriate personal questions, and\u2014 bottom line \u2014 I’ve been harassed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though I blocked each account, it seemed every day more would pop up, and at times I’d spiral and blame myself for the harassment<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s emotionally and mentally exhausting to be constantly accessible to others at the expense of your vulnerability, and maybe even your career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

My experiences have led me to take long breaks from social media to regroup, which definitely didn\u2019t help my engagement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even so, I know what I\u2019ve experienced is minimal compared to many others.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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