I have a problem. I feel it's becoming a health problem. I've done a fine job of keeping my kids healthy and have taught them much about "it" and how it can effect their health. We talk "pushing away the screen", no technology before bed and limiting our intake of time spent using "it." I'm really great at giving advice but a little slow on following the advice I give. Starting today, that's changing. Today is the day. Why now, you ask? And what's my problem, you ask?

The little box and all its magic powers that come alive when you turn it on have been staring to weigh on my mind, my feelings and my worth as a person. These are the very reasons I've done everything in my power to shield my oldest kids from the unhealthy habit of social media and technology. Truly, a double edge sword, I'm drawn to it's fascinating creative abilities, social interactions and the perfect picture worlds that are created by people just like me. But as an adult, I should know better. I should know that everything isn't always what it seems. I should know that I'm not always invited to everything. I should know that other people have things I might want. I should know that sometimes people lie. I should know that it's all just for show. I should know better. But I don't. And I'm a 30-something Mom who reads social media like a bible and feels the same way as I did when I was 13 and didn't get invited to a friends birthday when I see the picture pop up in my feed.