Jenny Diski’s journey to Antarctica was rooted in her understanding of the serenity derived from white walls and a reflective expanse, finding comfort through minimalism.
The author reflects on the juxtaposition of Diski’s stark, white room against her own cluttered home, illustrating differing coping mechanisms through personal belongings amid grief.
In the process of confronting grief, the author questions the significance of the possessions around her, as clutter becomes a symbol of loss and identity.
As the author rearranges her home, she navigates the emotional turbulence of widowhood—confronting memories tied to objects and the guilt of discarding them.
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