Rec | OVERSHARING ONLINE

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a stranger just messaged me to ask if they can interview me about a tweet i did about a bad breakup two years ago for a story they’re writing for a major outlet. every time i tell myself i’m done giving the internet partial ownership over my life someone makes me feel like a big hollywood star for doing it ✨

@wholeworldsgirl

Jan 23, 2024

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