A note about being vulnerable on the internet

There is a subtle pressure to not be yourself on the internet. It’s most obvious in the “convert or die” atmosphere of social media, regardless of which side you’re on (or, God forbid, if you’re in the middle), but that isn’t what stops the majority of people from speaking up.

It’s the family and friends who ask if you’re okay because your posts make them worry about your sanity and safety.

It’s the “thought leaders” and positivity mongers that you’re compared to and found wanting.

It’s the...