Everyone knows grief exists, but they would prefer it to exist at the edge of society, between the people who experience it.
Tag: covid 19
#54 Thursday Thoughts: Have You Noticed a Change in Societal Attitudes to Grief, Since The Rise of the Covid-19 Pandemic?
Do you feel like society is more or less accepting of your grief since the pandemic began? Do you feel like there is more space for the conversation? What do you think?
Reset
When I think of a reset, I think of turning the wifi box off, furiously counting under my breath, and then switching it back on, hoping that the wifi will work this time around.
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#16 Thursday Thoughts: How Will You Look Back On Lockdown?
We have settled on the fact that we will look back on lockdown like an unlikely friend. It sure was life changing.
As Told By Megan
Grief is not a one-size-fits-all experience. If you are grieving, be gentle with yourself. Know that everyone copes differently. And when you do fall apart, know it is normal. Make room for it.
#10 Thursday Thoughts: Do You Have Any “Covid Keepers”?
A Covid Keeper is something that you have learnt through living in lockdown that you want to take with you as well slowly come out. For example, we want to maintain our daily practice of yoga, embroidery and going for long walks.
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