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Baptized in the real

On leaving Instagram and the cocoon stage of healing

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Bethaney Wilkinson
Feb 15, 2024
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I deactivated my Instagram accounts about two weeks ago.

Or, I think it’s been two weeks. I haven’t been counting.

This is a change I’ve wanted to make for a long time. As an author, however, deciding to not be on social media for any period of time feels like breaking a golden rule. And I’m a rule follower y’all, even when tho…

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