What to Do When the Internet is Mean

Or, The Galvanizing Properties of Taco Soup.

Yesterday I was dragged on social media for the first time ever.

Let me clarify.

I’ve sort of made a habit of speaking up about charged topics. I know when something is going to strike in such a way that sparks will fly. I always see it coming, always acknowledge the risk (and brace for it.) I wade through comments, some of them certifiably ghastly. I enj…