From the bottom of my heart, I am sorry for your loss, John :( I am, of course, reading this through my subjective lens, but it almost feels like a betrayal, like when one learns that they've been lied to. I appreciate that you were already observing it veer off towards a path that wasn't agreeable to you; it didn't come as an unexpected surprise. But still, I imagine the feeling is somewhat similar :(
Thank you. It feels like grieving after a break up. I want to go back because of the ‘good things’ but know, overall, the relationship is ethically abusive…..
It feels bigger than it ought. I suppose it’s about the death of certainties as well as of habits. I mean, didn’t we used to believe that any reputable politician, media organisation or journalist would unconditionally condemn the slaughter of civilians? Didn’t we used to think that - at least officially - white supremacy was discredited? Didn’t we used to believe human rights were universal? All those basic beliefs are gone, as we see a new fascism unfurl, and encounter cowardice and silence from those who should be fighting it….
From the bottom of my heart, I am sorry for your loss, John :( I am, of course, reading this through my subjective lens, but it almost feels like a betrayal, like when one learns that they've been lied to. I appreciate that you were already observing it veer off towards a path that wasn't agreeable to you; it didn't come as an unexpected surprise. But still, I imagine the feeling is somewhat similar :(
I am truly sorry for the loss you are feeling :(
Thank you. It feels like grieving after a break up. I want to go back because of the ‘good things’ but know, overall, the relationship is ethically abusive…..
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/24/middleeast/gaza-doctor-children-bodies-hospital-intl
Can I share this everywhere? So well articulated.
please feel free to share wherever… I suspect I am not the only one who feels like this (I hope not anyway :) )
You are absolutely right. I very much feel the same way.
It feels bigger than it ought. I suppose it’s about the death of certainties as well as of habits. I mean, didn’t we used to believe that any reputable politician, media organisation or journalist would unconditionally condemn the slaughter of civilians? Didn’t we used to think that - at least officially - white supremacy was discredited? Didn’t we used to believe human rights were universal? All those basic beliefs are gone, as we see a new fascism unfurl, and encounter cowardice and silence from those who should be fighting it….