09/29/2026
I know I should have shared this months ago, but if I’m honest, I just didn’t have the energy. Losing my Instagram account and everything that followed was an incredibly emotional experience. 😭
This year has been one of the most challenging of my life, with family health issues, moving to an entirely new city, and, of course, losing my Instagram account.
I know many of you still message me on TikTok asking how I managed to get my account back, so I wanted to finally share the full story.
The short version? A miracle from God. ❤️
Thank you to everyone who supported me, prayed for me, signed the petition, and followed my journey. I will never forget it. A huge thank you to Calvin Hanson for being by my side and always encouraging me! Thank you Stuart A. Thompson Daniel Rodrigues | Photographer | Workshops The New York Times for journalism and reporting real stories.
Have you ever experienced something similar? I’d love to hear your story in the comments.