Social Sesh: My Divorce Story and the Unseen Struggles of Living Publicly

Influencers face a unique dilemma: How much of their personal life should they share with their followers? The lines between the personal and the public are often blurred if not entirely erased. My journey through a tumultuous period of my life, which resulted in a divorce, exemplifies the challenge.

2020 was the year everything changed for me. It marked the beginning of my career in social media, a realm where I found not merely an audience but a community. Instagram, a space for making connections, became my platform of choice as a social media expert-and my online business flourished beyond my wildest dreams. Success was sweet, with monthly earnings that most people only dream of, all from organic growth and genuine engagement.

Yet, beneath the surface of this digital success story, a storm was brewing in my personal life.

The Hidden Struggle Behind the Screen

As the world grappled with the COVID-19 pandemic, my life took on a complexity I hadn’t anticipated. Juggling the demands of a booming online business with the realities of being a full-time mom to two young children was challenging enough. Add to this the fact that my husband was an essential worker, away at his office daily, and you can imagine the pressure…