I found this really interesting to reflect on recently—2020 was such a wild year for so many of us, right? It feels like we all experienced a collective trauma in some way, and honestly, I still find myself feeling the aftershocks of it all.
There were so many changes that year, from the pandemic to social justice movements, and it was overwhelming trying to process everything. I thought I was handling it okay at first, but as the months rolled by, I realized that I was more affected than I wanted to admit. I noticed that I was having these waves of anxiety that would hit me out of nowhere, like reminders of everything we went through. It’s funny—no, not funny, but you know what I mean—how a headline or a conversation can just trigger those memories and feelings again.
For a long time, I didn’t even know what to call it. I think I brushed it off, thinking it was just stress, but reflecting on it now, I realize there was so much more underneath. Sometimes it feels like 2020 is this shadow that follows me around. I’ve started to explore those feelings in therapy, which has been surprisingly eye-opening. Has anyone else tried to unpack their feelings about that year? It’s such a complex mix of emotions—grief, confusion, anger, and, oddly enough, some moments of clarity.
I’m curious about how everyone else is coping. I’ve found that talking about it helps, even if it’s just to say, “Wow, that was a lot.” How do you all process those intense feelings from such a chaotic time? I think it’s really important to share and realize we’re not alone in this experience. Would love to hear your thoughts!