When you reach a level of recognition for your writing, it can be both gratifying and problematic.

You get the praises, and then you get the special ones. Your work is compelling to them, as it is to many others. Their feelings, however, are different. The goal of their comments is to bring you down a notch.

Your words have struck a chord. A step like this is inevitable, I guess.

There is no way for people who read what you have written to know what you are going through. Your detractors are also fans.

Despite not liking you, they need you. You fulfill that negative role model that justifies their biases.

It is impossible for them to get the emotional satisfaction of being outraged in the moment without your words.

The rush and dopamine hit you gave them made them feel something that day.

It's just as important for your detractors as it is for your supporters.

Congratulations, you have become someone's temporary drug of choice.