Eleonora, thank you so much. Your kind words make me weep, and in fact, I needed a teary release from all the pent-up energy in my body in response to this. I too, really hope I get my account back, at least for the choice, but also because a part of me will miss sharing in the ways that I do SO MUCH. Thank you again. I really needed your solidarity and kindness today, more than ever.
Truly brutal! 💀 I feel like messaging them and telling them to get a life instead of dog trying to profit off someone else’s live, sweat and creativity. But? Well… it is what it is. Thank you for your feedback and thoughts. They mean a lot to me and are food for thought as I figure out my next steps.
Omg how very dare they. Im sorry this is happening to you. I subscribe to you here because I love your words, and I follow you on insta because I love the feminine, dreamy, empowered vibe your images create. I wouldn’t miss instagram one bit but I would miss being inspired by your beautiful photos! I’m new to Substack so I’m not sure how deep people go with images.
Thank you beautiful. You saying that you love the feminine, dreamy, empowered vibe my images create means EVERYTHING to me because I LOVE THAT PART TOO! Oh my goodness, my heart hurts at this situation so much. I really hope I find a way to get my account back.
what a terrible experience! The last week must have been pretty intense trying to find a way back into your account. Thankfully, you've built a strong email list over the years as well so I hope that will soothe your heart a little bit. While Instagram is not relevant to me, for those who built their beautiful businesses and life with it, this must feel so devastating and I can totally see how this will completely shift everything for you. Sending much love!
Oh Vienda! I was so surprised when I discovered I was subscribed to some random account when I realised it was yours, renamed and remade...
To answer your questions: I found you through a Youtuber who said she worked with you on her business, so this is the word-of-mouth story. I love your Instagram stories and the vibe you translate through them. The glimpses of your life and the pearls of wisdom you share there often inspire and ground me.
That being said, I also use Substack app and your Notes here are lovely to see! However, it is not my app of choice for visual content and I'm not spending much time here reading Notes.
I have always loved your writing, so I'm really happy you have your mailing list and can still stay in touch with your (lovingly gathered) audience, share your gifts, and make announcements through this communication channel.
Thank you so very kindly Nika. I love reading your ‘discovery story’! Thank you for sharing it. I’ll respond with more soon but am a little lost for words atm. If you could do me a favour and report that account as fraud, it would really help.
Oh Vienda! I'm so sorry this has happened. It is truly a true loss where people do this to people who are creating small pockets of light in this world. I will miss your Instagram so much as it was a safe, inspiring, real, authentic, magical part of this strange thing we call the internet. But I am so glad that you have your 13 years of writing for this world to still be able to read. I will forever be reading your words, whether it is your blog, substack, instagram...or whatever new app is made. Sending all the love as you navigate this. xx
What a lovely note of hope to leave Meg. Thank you very kindly for being so buoyant and supportive. I truly believe there IS a silver lining to all of this and can’t wait to see where it is redirecting me to. 💅
Such a shitty thing to do. I wish I had more practical help to offer. While I wholeheartedly believe your community and business would thrive without IG (you’ve never been someone to put all their marketing and community building eggs in one basket), it’s simply unfair and cruel that your work on that platform, and choice to be there, be taken away like that. I had something similar happen a few years ago, with someone hacking a third-party course delivery system I use, blackmailing me for money. It’s so stressful and shitty. I have 2 factor authentication on everything now, change passwords regularly, blue tick on IG, etc. I really hope this gets sorted very soon!!!!
I’m a little low on words atm the moment so just sending my heartfelt appreciation for the love support and solidarity. I too, hope I we this sorted soon.
„A party where everyone is shouting and no one is listening” very well said! I feel similar about IG. I will not believe that you cannot get your account back. Until then I admire that you can look at it with a sense of humor and the openness to see it as a gift of digital detox. For different forms of connection, how about a messenger group chat?
I'm sorry this is happening to you, dear Vienda. I deeply feel your emotions around this - the distress and that sense of relief.
I need to say: I love seeing your posts and stories on Instagram - they're among my favourites, I find inspiration in them and in you.
And I also love reading your longer posts and newsletters.
I'll stick around, Ig or not.
But I hope you can get your account back, so that how much you choose to use Ig is exactly that: your choice.
Sending love x
Eleonora, thank you so much. Your kind words make me weep, and in fact, I needed a teary release from all the pent-up energy in my body in response to this. I too, really hope I get my account back, at least for the choice, but also because a part of me will miss sharing in the ways that I do SO MUCH. Thank you again. I really needed your solidarity and kindness today, more than ever.
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Waou this is brutal but I almost laughed at this person like is it a thing ?!😅
I am so curious to follow this journey of no Instagram, I share your thoughts and feelings when it comes to social media, it’s a big duality ...
Personally I love your writings and articles and the Substack and newsletter style is my favorite, more than Instagram.
It’s less noise, more focus and more depth, me choosing specifically who I spend time with and being fully present in the content I read.
Sending you strength ✨
Truly brutal! 💀 I feel like messaging them and telling them to get a life instead of dog trying to profit off someone else’s live, sweat and creativity. But? Well… it is what it is. Thank you for your feedback and thoughts. They mean a lot to me and are food for thought as I figure out my next steps.
Omg how very dare they. Im sorry this is happening to you. I subscribe to you here because I love your words, and I follow you on insta because I love the feminine, dreamy, empowered vibe your images create. I wouldn’t miss instagram one bit but I would miss being inspired by your beautiful photos! I’m new to Substack so I’m not sure how deep people go with images.
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Thank you beautiful. You saying that you love the feminine, dreamy, empowered vibe my images create means EVERYTHING to me because I LOVE THAT PART TOO! Oh my goodness, my heart hurts at this situation so much. I really hope I find a way to get my account back.
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what a terrible experience! The last week must have been pretty intense trying to find a way back into your account. Thankfully, you've built a strong email list over the years as well so I hope that will soothe your heart a little bit. While Instagram is not relevant to me, for those who built their beautiful businesses and life with it, this must feel so devastating and I can totally see how this will completely shift everything for you. Sending much love!
truly devastating and yet, perhaps, also freeing. I’m definitely still grieving and processing but look forward to seeing the other side of all this 🪐
Oh Vienda! I was so surprised when I discovered I was subscribed to some random account when I realised it was yours, renamed and remade...
To answer your questions: I found you through a Youtuber who said she worked with you on her business, so this is the word-of-mouth story. I love your Instagram stories and the vibe you translate through them. The glimpses of your life and the pearls of wisdom you share there often inspire and ground me.
That being said, I also use Substack app and your Notes here are lovely to see! However, it is not my app of choice for visual content and I'm not spending much time here reading Notes.
I have always loved your writing, so I'm really happy you have your mailing list and can still stay in touch with your (lovingly gathered) audience, share your gifts, and make announcements through this communication channel.
Thank you so very kindly Nika. I love reading your ‘discovery story’! Thank you for sharing it. I’ll respond with more soon but am a little lost for words atm. If you could do me a favour and report that account as fraud, it would really help.
Oh Vienda! I'm so sorry this has happened. It is truly a true loss where people do this to people who are creating small pockets of light in this world. I will miss your Instagram so much as it was a safe, inspiring, real, authentic, magical part of this strange thing we call the internet. But I am so glad that you have your 13 years of writing for this world to still be able to read. I will forever be reading your words, whether it is your blog, substack, instagram...or whatever new app is made. Sending all the love as you navigate this. xx
What a lovely note of hope to leave Meg. Thank you very kindly for being so buoyant and supportive. I truly believe there IS a silver lining to all of this and can’t wait to see where it is redirecting me to. 💅
Such a shitty thing to do. I wish I had more practical help to offer. While I wholeheartedly believe your community and business would thrive without IG (you’ve never been someone to put all their marketing and community building eggs in one basket), it’s simply unfair and cruel that your work on that platform, and choice to be there, be taken away like that. I had something similar happen a few years ago, with someone hacking a third-party course delivery system I use, blackmailing me for money. It’s so stressful and shitty. I have 2 factor authentication on everything now, change passwords regularly, blue tick on IG, etc. I really hope this gets sorted very soon!!!!
I’m a little low on words atm the moment so just sending my heartfelt appreciation for the love support and solidarity. I too, hope I we this sorted soon.
„A party where everyone is shouting and no one is listening” very well said! I feel similar about IG. I will not believe that you cannot get your account back. Until then I admire that you can look at it with a sense of humor and the openness to see it as a gift of digital detox. For different forms of connection, how about a messenger group chat?
Sending love and patience
That’s a fun idea… like on WhatsApp or Telegram? Do you have any cute examples of ppl doing that well?
I really like Telegram for this kind of things :)
me too