DISCLAIMER: The unfavorable thing about sharing things about yourself online or on social media is that it allows the reader to believe that they know you almost intimately, when in fact you are merely sharing a minuscule facet of yourself to the world. I’ve been told that my writing feels as if I am speaking directly to the reader—which is flattering., but it’s also double negative for me, as it invites in unwanted attention from individuals who treat the online experience like it’s one big dating app. Know this: I am not here for that. I am here to share my thoughts, views, and art with like-minded humans. I can’t believe I have to clarify that, but this is the world we’re living in.