Why I Choose To Write Anonymously

I didn’t even bother creating a pen name

Anonymous Panda
Nov 4 · 3 min read

The first time I chose to write anonymously, the article was a hit. It was a spur-of-the-moment thing. I’m an active writer with a few thousand followers, a wide range of “Top Writer” badges, and a thriving social media presence. The thing is… there was always one topic I considered off limits: my daughter.

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Anonymous Panda

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Alt account for things I can’t write about publicly. Like my child. Reason: Google. I subscribe on my main account. Working on responding to all comments!

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