Behind the Election Anger May Be Something Else: Lingering Covid Grief
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The pandemic's impact lingered long after the voting ended; unprocessed grief manifests as rage, revealing issues of loss and division ingrained in society.
Rev. Amy Greene emphasizes the American tendency to avoid grief, suggesting that anger is often a more accessible emotion, overshadowing deeper feelings of loss.
The collective grief resulting from the pandemic—loss of loved ones, significant life events uncelebrated—has led to enduring social turmoil and division.
People's anger may stem from a profound sense of unprocessed grief, highlighting the need for societal reflection on emotional health post-pandemic.
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