I think coming to the realisation that something like this could actually happen can be deeply alienating. I often feel isolated and hopeless when I sit with it. But weirdly, I take some comfort in remembering that all of humanity is—for better or worse—in this together, and I’m not the only person facing this. Posts like yours really help with that, just seeing how other people process this and how difficult it can be.
And honestly, being part of a community of bright & caring people giving everything they can to work on this makes me proud to belong and pushes me to do more. And so, perhaps paradoxically, acknowledging this shared struggle leaves me feeling more connected and hopeful, not less.
I think coming to the realisation that something like this could actually happen can be deeply alienating. I often feel isolated and hopeless when I sit with it. But weirdly, I take some comfort in remembering that all of humanity is—for better or worse—in this together, and I’m not the only person facing this. Posts like yours really help with that, just seeing how other people process this and how difficult it can be.
And honestly, being part of a community of bright & caring people giving everything they can to work on this makes me proud to belong and pushes me to do more. And so, perhaps paradoxically, acknowledging this shared struggle leaves me feeling more connected and hopeful, not less.
Really glad to be able to help, at least a little. As you say, we’re in this together.