When Chloe deleted her account, she thought the hardest part was over.
For three years, her life had revolved around the internet. Photos, subscriptions, constant attention, endless messages from strangers who felt like they knew her personally.
At first, it had seemed empowering.The money came fast. Faster than anything she had ever earned before. She moved into a better apartment, paid off debt, bought things she once only dreamed about.And online, people constantly praised her.
But eventually, the attention stopped feeling real.