The
Loneliness
of
a
Screen
Name We
all
have
a
screen
name
that
we
use
on
social
media,
forums,
or
online
games.
It's
a
way
for
us
to
present
ourselves
to
the
digital
world,
and
sometimes
it
can
feel
like
a
cloak
of
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that
allows
us
to
express
ourselves
without
fear
of
judgment.
However,
behind
that
screen
name,
there
can
be
a
sense
of
loneliness. When
we
create
a
screen
name,
it's
often
based
on
something
we
like
or
who
we
want
to
be.
It
can
be
a
reflection
of
our
hobbies,
interests,
or
even
a
quirky
phrase
that
we
like.
However,
as
we
immerse
ourselves
in
the
online
world,
we
start
to
realize
that
our
screen
name
is
just
a
persona.
It's
not
the
real
us.
We
could
be
anyone,
and
that
realization
can
lead
to
a
sense
of
detachment
and
loneliness. We
have
all
experienced
the
feeling
of
scrolling
through
our
feeds
and
seeing
other
people's
lives.
We
compare
them
to
our
own
and
often
feel
like
we're
not
measuring
up.
Sometimes,
it
feels
like
everyone
else
has
it
all
together
while
we're
still
struggling.
That's
when
the
screen
name
becomes
a
form
of
self-protection.
We
hide
behind
it,
so
we
don't
reveal
our
true
selves
and
risk
judgment
or
rejection. However,
as
we
continue
to
use
our
screen
name
as
a
mask,
we
also
miss
out
on
the
true
connection.
We
crave
meaningful
relationships
where
we
can
be
ourselves
and
be
accepted.
But
our
screen
name
is
not
capable
of
providing
that.
It's
just
a
hollow
placeholder
for
who
we
are. In
the
end,
we
need
to
remember
that
the
loneliness
of
a
screen
name
is
not
limited
to
us
alone.
Everyone
else
is
hiding
behind
their
own
masks.
The
digital
world
can
be
a
lonely
place,
but
we
can
break
down
those
barriers
if
we're
willing
to
open
up
and
reveal
our
true
selves.
We
can
put
the
screen
name
down
and
be
who
we
are,
unapologetically
and
bravely.
Only
then
can
we
truly
connect
with
others
and
find
the
sense
of
belonging
we
so
desperately
crave.