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A friend asked the other day if I’m done with soci

A friend asked the other day if I’m done with social media. I wasn’t really sure what to say.
I do know I’m done with social media in the way I’ve used it for the last 5 years. I’m tired of being sensible_amber: the business owner, the author, the content creator, the entertainer, or whatever new shiny thing I was chasing.
I realize now that I was using social media to try to be somebody. If I could just make a difference, just reach one person, just make someone laugh, make them cry, or teach them something, then maybe I’d be important. Maybe I’d matter.
But I’ve always mattered. I’ve always been somebody. And in fact, I think trying to be somebody on social media made me less like the somebody I’d like to be in real life.
For the last few months, I’ve been focused on being just Amber. Ordinary, hidden, and present with what actually matters. I’m still here, and I’m happier than I’ve been in a very, very long time. I’ve spent the last two years flirting with the idea of leaving social media for good, but the thought of giving up these big platforms I’ve built just because I don’t want to use them right now feels silly. Platforms mean influence, and influence, when used for good, is so valuable. I fear I’ve squandered my influence for a long time without even realizing it. Maybe one day I’ll have a reason to use it for actual good.
Until then, I’m technically still here. I’ll post from time to time, but not for the same reasons I used to. Life looks different — it looks so very good. And I’d just like to keep most of that to myself for now.
Thanks to those who witnessed my best and my worst and remained here just the same. ❤️ Peace to you.

I did say I love naughty horses 🤣 #equestrian #equ

I did say I love naughty horses 🤣 #equestrian #equestrianlifestyle #thoroughbreds #gelding #ottb

So what did you say? #capricorn

So what did you say? #capricorn

It was always horses. #horse #horsesofinsta #eques

It was always horses. #horse #horsesofinsta #equestrian #horsegirl

Realizing that I don’t have to be dragged into arg

Realizing that I don’t have to be dragged into arguments with people I don’t even respect was a game changer. #healing #relationships #selflove #selfcare

Not my usual content but I’m so excited to finally

Not my usual content but I’m so excited to finally have my planner all set up! I used to to Plan With Me videos every week on my YouTube channel, but life got busy and eventually pulled me away from a hobby I enjoyed so much.
I have journals doing all the way back to middle school. I’m glad to be returning to something that has always been a big part of my identity (and mental health.) #journaling #journal #journalinspiration #writing

I had the pleasure of doing an equine photography

I had the pleasure of doing an equine photography session with @paintedoakphotos to capture the beauty of my precious boy, Mark. These are a few of my favorites — we had over 70 to look through 😮‍💨
Shelly is special as an equine photographer because she’s a horse girl herself. She understands that these photos are about capturing the nature of the relationship so much more than they are about getting the “perfect shot.”
She made both me and Mark feel so comfortable that it didn’t even feel like posing for photos. It was just us getting to have fun and enjoy each other while Shelly snapped the camera. I also have to give a shoutout to @rachelboeger___ for being the resident rubber chicken squeaker to help get Mark’s ears forward. 🤣
I’m so glad I did this. If you’re a horse owner and haven’t had a professional shoot done with your horse, let me gently nudge you to do it. It’s an investment that will outlast the saddle pad collection, the bonnets, the breeches — all the things we so easily spend money on in this sport. Get the photos. You’ll never regret it.
And if you’re in the southeast area (especially Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, etc) strongly consider using Shelly. She is amazing.
#equinephotography #horsegirl #horsesofinstagram

I know this could have been dangerous. ❤️ But I al

I know this could have been dangerous. ❤️ But I also believe that showing them we trust them helps build their confidence both in themselves and in our connection. #horses #horsesoninstagram #equestrian #horsetagram

He knows I have anxiety, and when something I love

He knows I have anxiety, and when something I love is broken, my anxiety turns the problem-solving part of my brain off. He always steps in to help. ❤️ #marriage #relationships #husband #wife

IB: @itskingowen who I highly suggest following if

IB: @itskingowen who I highly suggest following if you’re into journaling, stationary, etc. #journaling #journalinspiration #thingsthatshouldbeillegal

Attract AND repel 🪄 #attraction #lawofattraction

Attract AND repel 🪄 #attraction #lawofattraction

May I never again confuse the two. #healing #heali

May I never again confuse the two. #healing #healingjourney #healingjourneys

Medicine comes in unexpected forms. Thank you @pai

Medicine comes in unexpected forms. Thank you @paintedoakphotos for capturing these moments with the gelding who rescued me. I will treasure them forever. #healing #therapy #selflove #selfcare #horse

It took me 40 years to find you in this lifetime.

It took me 40 years to find you in this lifetime. May it take less in the next one. #thoroughbreds #horsesofinsta #equestrian #horselife

Is it time for a shape-up or what? Help 😅 #pixiegr

Is it time for a shape-up or what? Help 😅 #pixiegrowout #hairadvice #curtainbangs

It’s taken me SO long to finally let him floor it

It’s taken me SO long to finally let him floor it out in the open like this. I didn’t ask for him to do it this time. Instead, he asked me. You can see his ears flicking back while his trot accelerated, asking the question, “is it ok, mom? Can I go?” For the first time ever in an open field instead of the safety of an arena, I told him yes. 😍
#thoroughbred #thoroughbreds #ottb #equestrian #equestrianlifestyle

Difficult but important work. Video by the incredi

Difficult but important work. Video by the incredible @paintedoakphotos #healing #selflove #selfknowledge #growth

Same price either way. #healing #therapy #relation

Same price either way. #healing #therapy #relationships

Worth it. ❤️ Thank you @paintedoakphotos for captu

Worth it. ❤️ Thank you @paintedoakphotos for capturing the essence of my beautiful boy this way. I will treasure these photos forever. #horsegirl #horsesofig #horsetagram #horsephotography

Just two souls on a journey together. Thank you @p

Just two souls on a journey together. Thank you @paintedoakphotos for capturing the essence of my boy so beautifully! #equinephotography #horses #horsesofinstagram #horsegirl

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