Social Media Is Like Walking Through A Mine Field

I swear to Christ. Navigating social media is like walking through a mine field.

There's going to be something or someone that's going to trigger you.

Creepy Uncle comments on your sexy new dress post - KABOOM!

2 Facebook friends get into a comment war over some stupid shit, putting you in the middle - KABOOM!

Just laid Fluffy to rest? Check out this animal abuse fundraiser page or adoption video - KABOOM!

Instagram suggests you follow your shitty ex-boyfriend? KABOOM!
Then you see his new girlfriend, you know, the one he cheated on you with. KABOOM!

Stressed out about the state of the world? Don't worry, here's some more bad news via these news articles - KABOOM!

What's with the KABOOM?

Jesus. I'd like to check in socially every now and then without getting a limb blown off, my heart gouged out, or battery acid poured in my eyes.

Whatever happened to simple updates about you, your friends, and your family? Photos that illicit awws or aww yeahs? Not oh hell nos. The programs are so "smart" that I don't even see 90% of the posts from the people I'm "friends" with. And yeah yeah I know, something about algorithms, blah blah blah. It doesn't need to be this difficult. Or painful. Or unpleasant. Even during supposed quick phone sessions on social media, swiping around, I've fallen down a rabbit hole ending multiple hours later. Feeling like shit.

Hopefully my attempt at a fun, funny little blog has given you respite. But now that I think about it, maybe it hasn't. Maybe my whining about being triggered has made you feel triggered.

KABOOM!