All the things you wrote...so true...so strange. I think the hardest part of that time for me was when I would say to someone, "I've lost 4 close friends so far! I can't smell anything!" and they would say, "That's weird, I don't know anyone who has died. Our hospital here is empty (not really true). The divide was real, and so disconcerting. I'm not over it yet. Maybe will never be. The world is changed.
I’m so sorry you experienced so much loss. I would never expect that you get over it. It’s profound and painful and deep and confusing. And yes, made more so by the big gaps in understanding. Or shall we say, the gaslighting.
Big hugs to you as we all fumble through the…I won’t say aftermath, since it’s still unfolding…through this chapter. May you find some comfort and people who share your viewpoint.
Thank-you for writing this. For me it helped me remember the absurdity of the early pandemic. Your piece is a sobering reminder of just how freaked out and afraid we all felt. Of course we didn't want to be responsible for anyone's death by COVID, the deadly virus. Of course we would do whatever it takes. Of course those people who refused to wear masks are to be criminalized. And on and on it went.
How quick we were to turn away from our neighbors out of fear; how much we relied on unverified "science" as the best stab at truth, hiding behind the cloak of safety and precaution.
All the things you wrote...so true...so strange. I think the hardest part of that time for me was when I would say to someone, "I've lost 4 close friends so far! I can't smell anything!" and they would say, "That's weird, I don't know anyone who has died. Our hospital here is empty (not really true). The divide was real, and so disconcerting. I'm not over it yet. Maybe will never be. The world is changed.
Hi Linda,
I’m so sorry you experienced so much loss. I would never expect that you get over it. It’s profound and painful and deep and confusing. And yes, made more so by the big gaps in understanding. Or shall we say, the gaslighting.
Big hugs to you as we all fumble through the…I won’t say aftermath, since it’s still unfolding…through this chapter. May you find some comfort and people who share your viewpoint.
Much love,
Stella
Thanks Stella. How did you know I needed you today?! Much love back at ya.
Thank-you for writing this. For me it helped me remember the absurdity of the early pandemic. Your piece is a sobering reminder of just how freaked out and afraid we all felt. Of course we didn't want to be responsible for anyone's death by COVID, the deadly virus. Of course we would do whatever it takes. Of course those people who refused to wear masks are to be criminalized. And on and on it went.
How quick we were to turn away from our neighbors out of fear; how much we relied on unverified "science" as the best stab at truth, hiding behind the cloak of safety and precaution.
I fell for it hook, line, and sinker.
It was quite a wilderness to find ourselves lost in. The collective consciousness seems still to be reeling.
Thanks for reading!
amen