Growing up in a world without smartphones, social media, or the constant performance of feelings, I’m reminded how much life has changed—and how much we’ve lost. Somewhere between rotary phones and viral videos of strangers crying, something fundamental shifted in how we treat privacy, boundaries, and each other, especially for those of us navigating chronic illness like sarcoidosis. I found myself spiraling down that rabbit hole after reading about yet another plane-ride drama… but not in the way you might expect.
When Privacy Went Missing: A Baby Boomer’s Rant on Boundaries, Social Media, and Performative Tears
