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I've decided to switch to another account with a new name and PFP.

I originally started using SW again, after EP shut down, when I moved from Denmark to Ukraine because I wanted to blog about my experiences here – everything was super weird and different to me, and even though I have lived here for around 7-8 years now, I still get surprised from time to time. Anyways, my posts that had any mentality other than American were often met with ignorance, but whatever, there were always a couple of cool people too.

When the war started, that's when everything went to crap, because now my posts were regarded as political topics. 🤦🏼‍♀

I can genuinely say I have not enjoyed blogging about living Ukraine since that day, and certain types of people use the details I share about my personal life as ammunition in petty keyboard-warrior battles that I do not even consider myself a part of. 🙄

This is why I've decided to switch to a new account, on which I do not mention my personal life at all. I don't know what I'll blog about exactly, but probably just creative stuff.

The people who know me somewhat well will likely notice who I am, but I will not link my new name and picture to this account. I don't intend to hide that I live in Ukraine as I still want to upload photos, but I won't discuss my country of residence in comments or on my profile.

I think it's a shame that SW is as Americanized as it is, instead of being a space where everyone around the world can feel comfortable, but in the end of the day I've been here for so long that I just don't see myself leaving.

If you see my new profile and recognize me, feel free to ask in DMs if it's me. 😽
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ViciDraco · 41-45, M
I shall see you around even if I don't recognize you. As one of the Americans, I apologize if I've been too American. I enjoy having diversity here and lament when it is driven out. You learn so much more from people with different backgrounds.
Pretzel · 70-79, M
We tend to be rather narrow minded.
Sorry that was your experience.

Glad you're still sticking around - and be safe there
Nightwings · F
@22Michelle That's actually so well put.
Nightwings · F
@Pretzel Yes, I am glad that there exists so many different countries, cultures, and languages – the world is like an unimaginably content-rich video game. Lol.
Pretzel · 70-79, M
@Nightwings wish we could push the reset button every once in a while
Convivial · 26-30, F
Sorry that's occurred in your life... Be strong and do what's best for you

Hugs
Nightwings · F
@Convivial It's fine really, and thank you sweetheart.
Lostpoet · M
I hope you stay safe and the war ends soon.
Nightwings · F
@Lostpoet Thank you. (=
H1raeth · 36-40, M
will be sad to see you go :(
H1raeth · 36-40, M
@Nightwings I know but it will be like you have.
Nightwings · F
@H1raeth Not really, I'll still post, just about less personal topics. (=
H1raeth · 36-40, M
@Nightwings I mean just with the new name. The rest of those reasons, I completely understand why you'd want a new handle.
It is quite weird that though the internet is all over the world many sites are heavily populated with just those of any certain country.

 
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