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Not everything needs to be shared online, especially when you’re in a fragile state. If you’re looking for comfort or understanding, seek those who truly know you and care for you. The internet often has its own agenda, and what you get back may not be what you need. A young content creator based in Miami, Florida, recently shared a TikTok video describing how she felt overlooked by a local college newspaper, The Miami Hurricane, after it featured several influencers from the area.
Wearing a pink sweatshirt and speaking in a wavering tone, the college student revealed that while the outlet had published an article about her, she felt left out when the paper’s Instagram post only showed photos of three creators with larger followings. “We have videos saying that there’s enough room for all the influencers in the world,” she said, “but at UMAMI right now, it doesn’t feel that way.”
She Felt Invisible
The woman explained that The Miami Hurricane had recently profiled her as one of the rising influencers on campus, something she initially described as “an amazing experience.” However, her perspective changed when the newspaper posted the cover photo highlighting only the top three creators. “I know I don’t have a big following,” she admitted, “but it made me realize that micro-influencers don’t get enough recognition.”
She went on to describe how much the exclusion affected her. “Even though I’m chasing the same dreams they are, and I’m trying so [expletive] hard all the time, I just don’t feel appreciated right now… I’m still so freaking far behind,” she said. “And it just hurts knowing that I wasn’t up there, and I come from a competitive dance world, so I’ve been judged my entire life.” The influencer ended the clip by trying to shift her mindset, telling her followers she planned to keep working harder. “Sometimes you just need a wake-up call, you know?” she said. “This gave me a wake-up call that you’re not there yet. So yeah, this feels pretty crappy not seeing myself up there, but we’re gonna push through, right?”
Her Update
Later, the content creator posted a follow-up video looking calmer and smiling, revealing that her earlier frustration had been misplaced. “I just learned the biggest lesson yet,” she began. “I just made a whole video saying how The Miami Hurricane didn’t post me and all that… They just posted my own post about me. Why was I crying?” she said. “This just proves to never let the emotions get the best of you and that good things are to come and that everything will be okay.”
She concluded the update by thanking her supporters and the publication itself. “I love you guys, thank you for your support in my comments, but thank you so much… thank you so much Miami Hurricane.”
Here’s What Netizens Are Saying About the Viral Miami Influencer’s TikTok Video
Although the woman turned off comments on her original video due to backlash, reactions still spread to her other TikTok posts. Some users were critical, saying she was being overly dramatic about something minor. “Turning off the comments was wild, girl. U know we was right 😂😂😭,” one person wrote. Another added, “You’re so out of touch gal 😭😭.” A third commented, “Such a shallow perspective,” while a fourth remarked, “Anyways there are people actively dying rn.”
A few, however, offered support or praised her for realizing her mistake. “Fantastic attempt to overcome that,” one user noted. “I would’ve deleted everything I had and moved. Good for you, honestly.” Another wrote warmly, “Hi. I’m glad you are feeling better! One other thing I wanna mention is the competition thingy is arbitrary and it doesn’t define you. At alllllll. Your character and how you carry yourself will get you far. I promise you ❤️🫶🏼.”
