Well, in a practical sense, it's quite challenging. You might be able to limit your exposure to certain types of stories, but completely hiding from all of them is nearly impossible. Maybe by staying away from media and social interactions, but even then, stories can still find their way to you.
Yes, you can. Maybe by setting specific privacy settings or using certain apps that offer that feature.
You can use privacy settings on the relevant platform. Usually, there's an option to control who can see your stories.
Yes, you can. You might do it by keeping them in a private journal or using a password-protected app.
Yes, someone could hide their stories from you. Maybe they're embarrassed, or they think you won't understand. Or it could be that they want to keep it private for some other reason.
It depends. On some social media platforms, there are options to restrict the visibility of your stories to specific people or groups. But not all platforms offer this feature. You'd need to check the settings of the particular one you're on.
Yes, they can. Some people might have reasons to keep their story private and not share it with you.
You could keep it to yourself and not mention it at all. Simple as that.
You could try changing the names and key details in the story. That way, it becomes less recognizable.
Could be. Maybe they thought it was for your own good or they weren't ready to share. There are many possible explanations.
Well, the key is to be honest and upfront. Just come out and tell the story without trying to sugarcoat or hold anything back.