When it comes to the negativity from social media, Shaw said she attributes people’s negativity to a few reasons.

“I think it’s because either people are misinformed, uneducated, or they just listen to people that have this opinion or mentality and then they go, ‘Okay, well they’re right,’ without really understanding or knowing what the topic is.”

Through negativity, Shaw pointed out that there is a place for having some conversations. Though she has faced unimaginable negativity online, she spoke on the importance of having uncomfortable conversations, especially with those willing to listen.

“What we need to do as people is – you just have to talk about situations. Have uncomfortable conversations, because those are the most important conversations that we should have. That’s what makes us grow as people and move forward, and to really understand certain situations no matter what that is. Sometimes if we don’t talk, we’re never gonna get anywhere. I think that’s the most important thing, is to listen and comprehend, rather than listening to respond.”

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