The suspension of my Meta accounts is still ongoing.
One encouraging update since my last post: a client whose account was also affected has regained access with all of her followers and content intact. For the moment, we’re adjusting how we work together. I’m continuing to create and plan her content, and she is logging in and publishing it on her end. I’m choosing not to log into her account myself until this situation is fully resolved, simply out of an abundance of caution.
It’s not the most efficient workflow, but it allows us to keep moving forward while we wait for Meta’s review process to play out.
That said, I’m still incredibly frustrated.
I’ve moved past the initial shock and confusion and, if I’m being honest, I’m probably now in the anger phase of this experience. Being accused of violating community standards related to child sexual exploitation is extremely serious, and it’s something I know with complete certainty I have never done.
At times, the process feels opaque and deeply impersonal. When enforcement decisions appear to be driven by automated systems, it can leave users feeling like they have very little recourse or ability to explain what actually happened.
At the same time, I’ve taken a number of formal steps to try to resolve this, including submitting multiple appeals, attempting identity verification, and filing a consumer complaint with the California Attorney General’s office.
I also attempted to start fresh with a new account, which was quickly flagged and disabled during the verification process.
Despite these efforts, I have yet to receive a clear path forward.
I’ve also signed onto a petition, now with over 60,000 people and growing, calling for greater accountability from Meta. If you or someone you know has been affected by a Meta account suspension, you can add your voice here.
I’ve also joined others in exploring a potential class action related to situations like this.
Next steps on my end include sending formal correspondence to Meta’s legal department and potentially engaging an attorney.
This situation has forced me to step back from Instagram in a way I probably wouldn’t have otherwise. And I’ve realized just how easily the platform had become a default in my daily life. The instant gratification, the scrolling, the constant stream of information filling small pockets of downtime almost automatically.
Losing access has made me realize how much we rely on these platforms, not just professionally, but personally as well.
It has also made one thing very clear: we are ultimately building businesses on platforms we do not control.
One of my biggest takeaways so far is that I wish I had focused earlier on diversifying, especially growing my email list and investing more time in platforms that aren’t all owned by the same company.
While I wait to see what happens next, I’m exploring other spaces more intentionally, including LinkedIn, Pinterest, and TikTok. Not because I want to spend more time on social media, but because this experience has reinforced the importance of meeting audiences in multiple places.
I’m also trying to use this moment differently. Without access to Instagram, I’m not staring at analytics, engagement numbers, or algorithm changes. Instead, I’m simply focusing on creating good content and thinking more deeply about how I can support my clients; especially when they encounter challenges like this.
Because I know I’m not the only person this has happened to.
Over the past week I’ve read countless blog posts, Reddit threads, and listened to podcasts from creators and business owners who have experienced similar suspensions. In a strange way, that has been incredibly reassuring.
This situation has been stressful, frustrating, and at times surreal. But it’s also forcing me to rethink how I approach the platforms that play such a big role in my work.
For now, I’m waiting… And I’m also preparing myself for the possibility that I may never regain access to those accounts. If that ends up being the case, then this experience will become something else entirely: a lesson in resilience, adaptation, and the importance of building beyond any single platform.