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Ingrid Enache's avatar

As a silent reader of substacks and youtube videos... this inspired me to try to connect more & tell my fave creators and artists that I DO read their pieces, I DO watch their videos and I DO like them!! This was a very wholesome read and as a 00 baby I fully resonate with it 🥹 sending hugs!

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tum's avatar

honestly, i am also a silent substack reader/youtube watcher at times, too! i'm so happy this resonated with you, thank you so much for the comment hehe <3 :')

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laur🎧🍵🏹💻🪽's avatar

this is so precious i love it

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tum's avatar

thank you so much for reading! :’)

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alix's avatar

the old instagram shots + the violin video :') tum, i always adore your presence on the internet and am happy you push past the negativity!

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tum's avatar

aww thank you so much alix!! i appreciate you always :') <3!!!

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alix's avatar

always babes!! your reflections make me happy 🌟

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Avery Warkentin's avatar

loved this of course 🌟🌟🌟🌟 especially reassuring to see someone else call out explicitly their desire to create rather than consume content. i consciously started making videos this year - yes because i wanted to - but also because i wanted a way to engage online that didn't rely exclusively on the monetisation of my attention!

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tum's avatar

thank you avery!! ☆彡 you worded it better than i could — attention is precious and we must try our best to use it with intention :’) (((also im *loving* your design videos)))

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Debbi's avatar

You’re such a gifted writer, Tum! Thank you for sharing. It’s baffling how horrible some folks can be online, but remember it’s sadly just a reflection of their deep insecurities - and nothing to do with you. You seem like the world’s most empathetic and lovely human ever - keep doing you 😘💖

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tum's avatar

oh my gosh, thank you so much debbi! i appreciate your support and kind words <3 i shall keep doing me 🤝🩷⭐️

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sophia povedano's avatar

i think you might be the coolest person to ever exist actually

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tum's avatar

omg what an honor?!?! thank you sm for reading <3

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Abby Toussaint's avatar

I really needed this today! Thank you for writing the most beautiful piece and capturing how we all feel about social media xxx

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tum's avatar

thank *you* so much for reading! i really appreciate it xxx

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