When Trolls Attack: The Rise of Cyberbullying on Social Media (Or: How Keyboard Cowards Are Poisoning the Digital Well) Let’s cut the algorithm-friendly niceties. Social media isn’t just a town square anymore—it’s a gladiator arena where the loudest, cruelest, and most unhinged voices get amplified. And the weapon of choice? The troll. Not the mythical bridge-dweller, but the real-life, basement-lurking, anonymity-addicted cyberbully whose sole purpose seems to be inflicting pain for sport. Buckle up. This is a rant. We’ve normalized digital savagery. Scroll through any comment section on a post about anything —politics, parenting, pineapple on pizza—and you’ll find it: a seething undercurrent of venom. Someone shares a vulnerable moment? “Attention seeker. Do us a favor and log off.” A teen posts about mental health? “Weak. My generation didn’t whine.” A woman dares to exist online? “Make me a sandwich.” It’s not debate. It’s not cr...
As we journey through life, friendships anchor us, providing support, laughter, and shared memories. We often cherish moments spent with friends from our childhoods, college years, or even those we met in our early careers. However, as time passes and life’s demands shift, the painful reality emerges: we may lose touch with these once-close companions. The feeling of drifting apart can be a solemn reminder of the transient nature of relationships. The reasons for losing touch with old friends are varied. Career aspirations, relocations, the demands of family life, and the relentless pace of modern living can all contribute to the gradual fading of once-vibrant connections. It’s easy to allow weeks, months, or even years to elapse without reaching out, believing that there will always be time to reconnect. Yet, reality often proves otherwise—people’s lives evolve, priorities shift, and those cherished friendships can slip through our fingers like grains of sand. One of the most challeng...