I don’t know what to say after the photo was posted
This is for someone whose photo was posted in a group chat after leaving the funeral home.
Scenes
- I don’t know what to say after the photo was posted — A photo of me taken at the funeral home was posted in a group chat. It feels hard both to ask for it to be deleted and to pretend nothing happened.
- Before you have time to explain your grief — you find yourself considering how the person who posted the photo feels, too. You keep checking your phone, worried that a late reply might seem rude.
- My face was still there — As I left the funeral home, I opened the group chat. Beneath the photo were the words “Let’s all stay strong,” with my face still there.
- There’s something to look at first — Before considering the poster’s intent, look at who can see it and where you want to draw the line. If you explain yourself right away, the original post and its timing can get pushed aside.
- Save the screen before replying — Keep the photo, account name, posting time, and accompanying words together in one screenshot. Then you have room to choose what needs protecting.
- You don’t have to reply right away — Just because you saved the photo doesn’t mean you have to reply immediately. Is there still one scene in that group chat that catches your eye first?
Stories by Suho
- Suho
- Someone I’d seen online was standing outside my home.
- I keep thinking about that call after the work dinner.
- After work, I’m standing at the door, and I need to change who can see my account.
- After my appointment, an offer to work together came in.
- I check the hate comments again, even after putting my child to bed.
- When I wake up, today’s plans are already decided.
- On the first night, should I open the door when someone says we have a mutual friend?
- Every lunch break, when I’m alone, I want to know who they really are.