After a long time without posting on social media, I felt responsible to explain myself, to share why I had decided to take a break. Culturally, we often feel indebted to others, as if we must justify our decisions, even when we make them for our own well-being. This happens because, when we stop sharing on social media, some people may interpret it as being excluded, which can lead to feelings of rejection.

But what if that’s actually the case? It’s okay. Everyone has their own space and decides who can be a part of it. The important thing is not to forget our own worth. You are valuable, with or without posts, with or without the approval of others.

"Don’t live giving explanations for everything you do: it’s an unnecessary source of stress"
-Valeria Sabater-

Let’s stop taking things for granted, because that assumption can destroy relationships. The true value of people is not measured by their social media posts but by who they are: friends, family, those who gift us their time and life.

At one point, I felt obligated to explain my decision to reduce my presence on social media, but then I realized something important: You owe no explanations to anyone, only to yourself. Your friends will accept you as you are, with or without social media, with or without posts. And those who truly matter will never take your friendship for granted.