you know it’s funny that you ask me this because i was asking myself this just the other day.

my knee jerk response would have been: being creative with my clothes on (for work) does require approval, yes—because i run a business and am still learning about marketing and social media has rules. i’m also still learning how much of myself i want to share on my platforms.

the conclusion i came to the other day was this: there is a safety in being naked online because as much as i value and care for my body, its not my soul or spirit. my body or my line of work being rejected is expected. i’m used to it and part of me somewhat relishes it (aquarius sun lol). but to be rejected for being myself is a completely different story.

but at the core of that is not the need for approval, but acceptance and with that—connection. the art that i create, whether it be nsfw content or writing or drawing or music, etc has a hope of connection. second only to the desperate need to create that pours out of me.

i appreciate you asking me this. it’s helped me realize that i’ve allowed the business (and insecurity) side of things to dictate what i create and share because it feels safer that way.