ESSENA O'NEILL - WHY I REALLY AM QUITTING SOCIAL MEDIA

[gretel]

Dear comment section: Just because there are bigger problems in the world, doesn't make this one any less important.

[Catcat]

It's sick how even when she's giving positive messages people still find something to hate on

[gabia.]

Its early 2020 and she is still one of the few instamodels (or maybe the only one?) that quit this fake life and spoke up about the dangerous effects of social media on mental health, and all she got was hate and shame

[legitKwit]

She left the matrix after reaching the top, and realized it wasn’t fulfilling. This is such a perfect message. I wonder what she’s up to now. Hopefully embracing life... going to cafes, maybe taking classes, surrounded by nature and animals. Friends.... I wish her the best.

[upper_class_owl]

Still relevant 4 years later. And it's probably worse now. Good luck yall

[ronaldowilliams]

5 years ago I took this girl as exaggerated. Now here I am... Trying to quit social media.

[flowerstarily]

It makes no absolute sense that people are hating on a personal decision like this. This video is powerful. It's her voice, opinion, and outlook on social media. How it negatively effects one, without them even realizing. How it's changing human interactions and connections. There are so many important points she touched on for us to realize, this needs to change. To me, she's inspiring. It's more than obvious she's a good soul and a genuinely humble being, so how dare you say different. Give it up and stop wasting these moments of your life hating on a lifestyle people choose not to live, for their own reasons, whether they share those with you or not. Xx

[nataliae.]

stop taking it the wrong way & listen to what she is saying, dammit.

[PAULwildturkeyUDOUJ]

She is correct that popularity, success, and money do not bring happiness or value. You must love yourself first. Accept your talents & your flaws...or the world will never look right in your eyes.

[nishantsharma]

I keep coming back to this video. I am an English teacher. Sometimes I suggest my students to watch this video... our children are under so much pressure. I feel like crying... 😭

[ThePiinkcoco]

I love what you are saying. I deleted my Instagram as well. I was getting tried of trying to look perfect all the time. I was tried of getting ready for 2hrs and take pictures for 4hrs to get the "right" one. Instagram shouldn't be a job. When you delete it, it feels like a weight off your shoulder.

[ellbell]

Social media is pathetic. I'm so glad that someone else understands what an impact social media can have on people. It's hurtful and disgusting and I am so happy that I am not a part of it anymore. I wish more people knew the truth. Real life is worth so much more! <3

[firebladeV]

It's one of the most honest, humble and beautiful videos I've ever seen in my life. I hope everyone can see this video.

What she says to people is a good part of the truth.

[jaclynbridges]

I literally walked my dogs yesterday after being in my house for 3 months and met a wonderful lady within 5 minute of leaving my house and the best part was she doesn't have a cell phone but I did of course so I called her house phone and left a voicemail so she could have my number and we could start walking our dogs together'

[sarahfull]

This made me cry, I'm 20 yrs old now and literally everything she said hits me so hard.

[wisp]

Essena I have SO much respect for you. What you said in this video is amazing! And honestly for you to have the courage to do this really makes me happy. I just want to thank you. 💗

[megb]

This message is still relevant to today’s society

[squishymewmews]

There are some haters because not all of us have the guts to express our issues and not all of us choose to help others with their own experiences like Essena O'Neil.

[Jeremytorgersonofficial]

Mad respect for this young woman. She chose to escape the matrix even though she played the game and won.

[balrogmorgoth]

This is the 1st person who escaped the matrix!