Social anxiety and the disconnect of connectivity

Growing up with the emergence of social media has undoubtedly influenced my approach to friendship, relationships and self-image – whether I like it or not. Relationships that were behind closed doors became visible and social contexts that were originally kept separate became intertwined. In one swipe, I could see what my friends were doing, which celebrity’s relationships had broken down and where I could buy the new jacket that my favourite influencer wore that week.
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