From tell-all memoirs to incredibly honest Instagram posts, what compels us to bare our souls in public?

black and white blurred portrait of a woman

Credit: Adobe

Mental Health


From tell-all memoirs to incredibly honest Instagram posts, what compels us to bare our souls in public?

By Meena Alexander

7 days ago

15 min read

We’re in the midst of an honesty revolution. But what drives us to share our secrets with strangers and post our most vulnerable moments online? Meena Alexander explores…


Share this article

Sign up for the latest news and must-read features from Stylist, so you don’t miss out on the conversation.

By signing up you agree to occasionally receive offers and promotions from Stylist. Newsletters may contain online ads and content funded by carefully selected partners. Don’t worry, we’ll never share or sell your data. You can opt-out at any time. For more information read Stylist’s Privacy Policy

Thank you!

You’re now subscribed to all our newsletters. You can manage your subscriptions at any time from an email or from a MyStylist account.

Already a subscriber? Sign In

Get unlimited digital access from £3.49/month

Cancel online anytime