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Irena's avatar

When the corona madness started, I had a painful sense of déjà vu. It reminded me of the Yugoslav break-up, which I experienced as a child. The adults lost their minds, and life was never the same again. I don't think it'll ever be the same again after this, either, although the worst of it seems to be behind us (or at least one can hope).

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Very poignant, Epimetheus. I have similar feelings. Post-2020 I can never regard some people and institutions the same way again. There has been a psychological 'Bruch' in my relationship to the state and society. The state and many of my peers simply don't understand this has happened, that there is no going back.

Btw my two kids were born 2014, 2017 - snap ;) [EDIT: stated wrong year in sleepy state -haha!] I am quite happy they have heard me speak so often in the kitchen with family/friends critically of the measures and that they came to some kid-friendly demonstrations. They understand it is not something to be blindly accepted and followed (I hope and pray).

We were also quite lucky with Montessori schooling/kindergarten staying open but I do still worry a little about the long-term effects on them.

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