This resonates for me on so many levels! I think that even when I try to be vulnerable (like, posting about my life) I tend to add distractions like jokes and funny gifs, to make the bad stuff more palatable (to myself, if not anyone else).
I will say it's interesting that, when I posted a rare selfie a couple years back on FB, that people I hadn't heard from in years commented and liked my post. Oh, did I mention I had no makeup, hadn't showered in days, and had been ill? Being vulnerable seems to touch a nerve (in a good way) with people.
Well done, Chris!
Thanks @TraciYork! Yes, when others see us accept ourselves, I feel it invites them to as well. Maybe try just letting it rip next time rather than softening the blow with humour?
I can relate to this. Sometimes when I feel the least presentable (sweaty from exercise, messy hair, tired or ill), I seem to get the most compliments. Perhaps it is fellow humans sensing subconsciously that our "mask" is off and we can connect on a very instinctual level. I encourage you, and myself, to share authentically and experiment with leaving out the softening humor or bright-siding to speak our truths. I'll follow your blog and look forward to connecting. Here's my intro, it's my first week on steemit :) https://steemit.com/introduceyourself/@mininthecity/introduceyourself