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The internet describes 2020 as “subversive”, “hellacious” (yup, it’s a word, look it up), and “extreme”. If you’re like me, then you’ve probably lost language for this year’s events. There’s an uncanny dichotomy within me unwilling to label this year as the most divisive, confusing, and catastrophic periods of time, refusing to undermine the sting of our present grief, yet also knowing the world has withstood equally, if not subjectively greater, struggles in past times….
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October 30, 2020 @ 8:13 am
“There’s an uncanny dichotomy within me unwilling to label this year as the most divisive, confusing, and catastrophic periods of time, refusing to undermine the sting of our present grief, yet also knowing the world has withstood equally, if not subjectively greater, struggles in past times.”
So true and eloquent. This is a great read, as are all of your other articles. Thank you for this, Tiana.
By the way… I’m calling shenanigans too 😉
October 30, 2020 @ 8:52 am
Thank you Will! You are too kind. I’m glad to know I’m not the only one suspicious of this year’s shenanigans.
November 3, 2020 @ 8:29 am
You bet! Looking forward to reading more of your work! We need your voice out there.