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Instagram as Reflection

"Poetry made me realize"

Instagram documents posts based on date. The most recent uploads will show up first while the past posts remain at the bottom of the user's page. Using Instagram to store her poems, Janet also uses this as a way to reflect on her writing from a different perspective, at a later time.

"Reading back on my emotions helped me realize what worked for me, and what didn't" 

Looking into the past can sometimes result in new revelations and clarity to move forward and let go of the past or difficult situation. For Janet, her poetry allowed her to take a step back into a moment in time, and take a look at the bigger picture. It also gave her the chance to see growth and development.