Sharing your life online has become the norm. Whether posting short-form videos on TikTok, curating a picture-perfect feed on Instagram, or logging every professional milestone on LinkedIn, there’s an unspoken expectation that your digital presence reflects some version of your real life. But as more people turn to the internet to tell their stories, even more show up to comment, critique, and dissect what’s been shared. This tension between vulnerability and public scrutiny was made apparent to content creator Kristabel Plummer, 37, when she shared a personal experience that unexpectedly went viral, revealing the harsh realities of being open online.
