After that much-needed break I am back to blogging. I've decided to keep comments on all my blogs closed for the time being, possibly permanently, so I can maintain peace of mind and keep the toxic away. I appreciate your understanding.
My one major achievement last month was finishing and delivering my first big work project of the year on time to my editor. My day job is quite important to me, and factored in to my decision to delete my Mastodon account. The problem that arose with social media did so two days before my work deadline, and three days before my mother's death anniversary, and that seriously messed with my head. I am already stressed to the max when I'm finishing a project; I don't need bullies and their need to pester me adding to the pressure.
I feel a bit guilty over being such a drama queen about this issue, but I've worked hard to build a safe-for-me way to interact with others while preserving my privacy. I think being threatened again -- and that coming out of nowhere at such a busy and yet sorrowful time in my life -- blindsided me. I thought I was safe. Now I know I'm not, but if I want to be, I have to be smarter about it.
It's a lot for a shy little old lady writer to deal with, but I'm getting there. Hang in with me.
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