I am sorry
It is time for me to take some accountability for the fallout over on the Gram. But I AM going to find another way to carry on conversations about healing with the power of psychedelics anyway.
Thank you, friends!!
Last week, before it all disappeared, 5603 humans found their way into my tiny corner of Instagram.
People showed up in marvellous ways to connect, share and own their beautiful and powerful journey in a safe space.
If that’s you, I want you to know that your follow and connection has made a massive difference in my life.
Every once in a while, I make a mistake.
It is time for me to take some accountability for the fallout over on the Gram.
Many of you are rooting for me to restore my account, which I appreciate and respect.
At this point, Instagram feels I might be creating more harmful than safe content.
To be fully transparent, the last conversation in my comment section before my account was disabled was with a concerned mother. She felt my influence as a “cool mom” on social media talking about drugs caused her 17-year-old daughter to “OD” on something that required an emergency visit to the hospital. I engaged with the mother (as many followers did, thank you!!) to offer support and education about the power and purpose of psychedelics.
These types of conversations are messy and painful. There are no absolutes. It would be so much easier if there were. But there aren’t. This mom was mad as hell, and I get it.
Summer has offered some of the best and most intense experiences that have caused a sudden revolutionary spurt to manage myself better. Leading, influencing, and meeting challenges head-on with more profound integrity and safety.
It’s a huge responsibility and one I want you to know I take so seriously.
I know for sure that folks like me have got work to do. A lot of work. Building my way out of an echo chamber, allowing adverse perspectives to make me wiser and more empathetic and open.
Ongoing, lifelong work- committing to helping people be safe exploring psychedelics. And be more clear on who and what the intended purpose is.
I’m not going to get it “right” all the time. But I AM going to find another way to carry on conversations about healing with the power of psychedelics anyway.
I’m so grateful you gave me your email address, plus your time and attention! If you’re sticking around, I hope you’ll decide to continue to follow me into the future.
Thanks for taking the time to cheer me on, and thanks for being part of my Gram fam.
And @polly-momfromNY, I am sorry.
Social- media-group-hug 🤗
Love,
