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This has been on my heart from months. When I first started becoming friends with people through twitter I was so overwhelmed by the positivity, understanding, and kindness with which I was met. I was seemingly becoming friends with people who could resolve misunderstandings
and have adult conversations. We agreed on many issues, shared interests, and supported each other. These friendships were focused on spreading positivity, creating community, and building each other up. I came to find that over time some of these relationships dissolved.
Misunderstandings happened and just as in real life people struggled to meet one another with grace or have conversations. As someone who’s moved cities twice in as many years, these communities were special to me & made me feel connected while I was away from friends & family.
It’s been frustrating and disheartening to see how much people see the worst in one another and also the hate and anger people direct towards friends and complete strangers. I’m guilty of it myself. I find less and less comfort in a space that used to bring me joy.
I wish we could all (outside of twitter too) see each other as humans trying to make it in this world. We are all people with families and friends and jobs and responsibilities. We all make mistakes and have misunderstandings. We all deal with anxiety and stress and sadness.
We all need to extend some grace. These are difficult times for all of us. There’s added stress & uncertainty in all of our lives. I challenge you all (and myself) to be empathetic, understanding, forgiving, & kind to those around you. Now & always.
I would also be remiss if I did not acknowledge that there have been times that I’ve acted inappropriately or hurt people. I apologize for acting brashly or hurt fully & it was never my intention to hurt or dismiss anyone, but I feel terribly about making others feel bad.
I continue to extend my sincerest apologies and would do whatever to make things right with anyone I may have hurt.
For months* JEEZ I EVEN RE-READ THIS FOR TYPOS
