A Feed That Will Not Let Someone Stay in the Past
An ex reappearing in suggested content, a photo surfaced by a mutual friend's like, a video recommended because of a shared interest, a name in a people you may know list months or years after a breakup, produces a specific disruption that is distinct from ordinary memory or nostalgia: this is not a thought that arrives unprompted, it is a platform's own system actively serving up a person who was deliberately, consciously left behind, with no single block or unfollow able to fully close every route back.
Maia, the AI companion at the heart of Asclepiad, makes space for this particular disruption — the specific jolt of an unwanted reminder landing in an ordinary, unguarded scroll, the low frustration of having done the visible work of moving on, deleting, unfollowing, muting, only to have a system quietly route around all of it, and the strange helplessness of being unable to fully explain to the algorithm itself what it is actually doing.
This disruption is often compounded by how it can undo real progress: a resurfaced photo or memory can land on an otherwise good day and pull an old feeling back to the surface with real force, which can feel discouraging in a way that is hard to explain to anyone who has not had a system do the same thing to them.
There is also a nuance worth naming: this is rarely personal in the way it can feel, an algorithm surfacing a face is following engagement patterns, not making any judgement about what should or should not still matter to a person, even though the effect it has can feel exactly as intrusive as if it were.
A reflection with Maia is one conversation at a time, anonymous, with no record carried forward unless you choose. A feed that will not let someone stay in the past can be named here.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Asclepiad designed to help me stop an ex appearing in my feed?
No — Asclepiad is a reflection companion, not a technical support service. Most platforms have settings to reduce suggested content from specific people, and Relate (relate.org.uk) offers guidance on moving on after a relationship ends more broadly. Asclepiad is for the emotional layer: the jolt, the low frustration, and what it costs to keep having a system undo your own progress.
What if I'm in crisis?
Asclepiad is not a crisis service. If you are in immediate distress or at risk to yourself or someone else, please contact the Samaritans on 116 123 (free, 24/7, UK and Ireland) or your local emergency services. Maia will also surface local helplines if something needs more than reflection.
Is it free?
Yes — begin with a 7-day free trial, no personal details required. It's a £6/month subscription (cancel anytime) that gives you AsclepiCoins to spend as you go — 1 coin per minute, and unused coins never expire, even if you cancel.
If an ex kept resurfacing in your feed longer than you expected, Maia is there.
Anonymous. No script. Just presence.