Social media has been around for 40 years, advancing and becoming more powerful each year. It currently dominates nearly every aspect of our lives. Social media dictates
reality. Everything we see is one-sided to fit a certain narrative, to boost or shame a product, person, group, or company. Everyone is forced to form an opinion, but it is either right or wrong. There are overwhelming amounts of judgment circulating on these
platforms. Celebrating individuality seems to be a crime…as the Black Eyed Peas said, “where is the love?…guidance from above?”
These public networks appear to have lost touch with positive and genuine role models. Fortunately, Mother, wife, and philanthropist Esther Coco Berg is the uplifting
and candid social media influence leading the way to create a kinder and more honest world. Yes, she uses social media to do it, because that is the interactive space that started all this facade glorification and discernment.
Berg, who knows the damaging impacts of social media all too well, admitted that transparency was more beneficial to her followers. Instead of the glitz and glam, Berg
revealed the backstory behind every moment. Her highlight reels are filled with raw content about her life behind closed doors. Berg opened her world up to her followers to serve as a reassurance that no one’s life is easy, no matter how perfect their social
media makes it look. Berg showed people that while privacy is important, being honest with yourself and others can help healing and even improve self-image. Sharing stories and seeing how others can relate is liberating. Berg stood by the “you are not alone”
message.
Berg divulged her pregnancy journey, raising children, divorce, finding love again, and everything in between. The struggles and the triumphs are all on her page for
the world to see. Berg is an open book hoping to be a rough draft for a life survival guide. She hopes that unveiling her world will help others going through similar situations.
Perfection is boring, and Berg accepted that actuality a long time ago. She appreciates that life is a roller coaster, certainly makes story-telling more interesting.