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I traded in social media for real life and mental clarity.

I traded in social media for real life and mental clarity.

A reflection for me. And a possible invitation for you.

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the place to be by lauren ash
Jul 03, 2023
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In an incredibly emotional moment, I left Instagram.

It was a few days before Halloween, in late October 2022.

I was living in New Orleans.

Months prior, in July of 2022, after a magical weekend during Essence Fest of space holding, Black girl magic, and bliss I had decided, fairly spontaneously, to relocate to New Orleans.

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