Facebook

Facebook which an idea that turned into a social media phenomenon which some people love it and some hate it.

My experience on Facebook has reunited me with friends whom I have known since kindergarten plus it has given me friendships with the most unlikely people who I knew in high school. Truth be known, I did go through 8th grade in the metro Detroit area then high school in northern Michigan. For my Detroit friends, we support each other with casual conversations and being from the Motor City, we don’t overshare. It’s the type of spirit that is soothing. Although, a couple of years ago, my first grade boyfriend was on who I wondered if he remembered our short relationship until one day he made the comment, “ we should get back together because it has been the only relationship that has worked.” It made my day. Afterwards, I believe that he met someone which makes me happy for him. The “up north” Facebook, the relationship with some are what they were in high school. My surprise is from someone who i went to high school who I never communicated with. I believe that she thought she had me figured out until we got to know each other better positively on the app. Her post said,”If I ask you if you want me to be honest, say no.” So, my natural response was that I would say yes because I don’t fear truth or honesty. She laughed.

After sharing the positive side of it, the negatives are that people who get harassed on and off the site for what they post which I have experienced personally. I would get calls after a long, hard day at work and get lectured about it. My response was that I have known them since kindergarten so I think that I am okay but it was one avenue that they couldn’t try to control my life. For peace, I blocked them. Believe that the person was concerned about me learning things about them that they didn’t want me to know but already did.

Wisdom and intuition are my determinants for what I post about and, more importantly, what I don’t. If I’m having a bad day, I ask for prayers without going into details. What do you do?

What are your thoughts and feelings about Facebook? Instagram and X are different as well as LinkedIn.

Have a Great Day!!

Thank you,

Leslie Elizabeth David.