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History Student Uses War Trauma To Reveal Why Some People Are Glad To Return To Pre-Pandemic Routine And Others Aren’t

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No one ever imagined that an ordinary November would eventually turn our lives completely upside down. It seemed that having a global pandemic was totally out of the picture, as we all eagerly believed that the virus outbreak was an issue that would’ve been resolved relatively quickly.

Losing our loved ones, going through several restrictions to save the lives of those who were at risk and constantly feeling that mental distress gave many folks unwanted trauma. And now that we’re slowly coming back to our previous routines, the world has a few thoughts to share.

An online user took it to Twitter to reveal their intriguing observation regarding our world entering that pre-pandemic lifestyle while using a war trauma analogy. The thread received over 71K likes and nearly 14K retweets – and also encouraged other folks to share their own opinions regarding this thought-provoking remark.

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Folks have different opinions about us entering that pre-covid lifestyle

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It has been a couple of years since the outbreak and many would agree that it has all felt like an awful fever dream. We have had to pause our lives and isolate ourselves while hoping that soon enough we’ll be able to get back to our previous routines. Naturally, there was a huge controversy concerning the legitimacy of the virus, resulting in some people turning a blind eye to the governmental rules – however, most people understood that a simple surgical mask could keep the virus case numbers from rising.

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Twitter user draws parallels between the history of war trauma and the fear of going back to pre-pandemic times

History Student Uses War Trauma To Reveal Why Some People Are Glad To Return To Pre-Pandemic Routine And Others Aren’t

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Following our grand comeback to those pre-covid times, the ex-history major took it to Twitter to share their interesting observation that explains why folks are either very impatient to finally live like the virus never happened, or they’re concerned and would rather hold back. The said observation is based on a book that Ana read a while ago which mainly covered the evolution of courtship and dating dynamics during World War II.

History Student Uses War Trauma To Reveal Why Some People Are Glad To Return To Pre-Pandemic Routine And Others Aren’t

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History Student Uses War Trauma To Reveal Why Some People Are Glad To Return To Pre-Pandemic Routine And Others Aren’t

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The author went on to share that the book claimed that young American women felt like they’d been robbed of their youth by the war. And it’s understandable, as girls wanted to dance, party and live their lives to the fullest, but a global conflict arose that had completely different plans for the people of the world. It was a sacrifice for both the boys and the girls, but it felt inappropriate to complain – but yet, it wasn’t something that those young girls wanted or asked for.

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History Student Uses War Trauma To Reveal Why Some People Are Glad To Return To Pre-Pandemic Routine And Others Aren’t

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History Student Uses War Trauma To Reveal Why Some People Are Glad To Return To Pre-Pandemic Routine And Others Aren’t

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The girls waited for the boys to come back and make up for the lost time, but once the boys were home, they didn’t want to dance and party. Those young men had seen unimaginable things and were full of grief and trauma. Many found the girls’ expectations distressing, as they’d seen death, so how could one party after witnessing so much cruelty? Moreover, many young men brought home European brides, stating that the women understood their trauma better.

History Student Uses War Trauma To Reveal Why Some People Are Glad To Return To Pre-Pandemic Routine And Others Aren’t

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History Student Uses War Trauma To Reveal Why Some People Are Glad To Return To Pre-Pandemic Routine And Others Aren’t

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In addition, folks were worried that the American women wouldn’t be able to find themselves a husband. Many men were lost during the war, and now the ones who came back home were marrying foreign women, as they’d lived through the same grief. The author was reminded of this book because they encountered two similar reactions regarding the world’s return to those pre-pandemic times – as half of the population faced an unthinkable amount of trauma and the others were upset that their “youth” was stolen.

History Student Uses War Trauma To Reveal Why Some People Are Glad To Return To Pre-Pandemic Routine And Others Aren’t

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History Student Uses War Trauma To Reveal Why Some People Are Glad To Return To Pre-Pandemic Routine And Others Aren’t

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The author pointed out that those American girls had every right to feel that way and be upset about their dreams not being able to turn into the reality once the war ended. However, they still had to get used to the new norm of life and that was hard. Ana then continued by saying that, of course, everybody wants the virus to be gone as soon as possible. But nevertheless, there’ll be a lot of individuals with trauma who won’t be able to start that new, virus-free chapter.

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History Student Uses War Trauma To Reveal Why Some People Are Glad To Return To Pre-Pandemic Routine And Others Aren’t

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History Student Uses War Trauma To Reveal Why Some People Are Glad To Return To Pre-Pandemic Routine And Others Aren’t

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In essence, those who were fortunate and weren’t directly affected by this outbreak don’t have the same feelings in regards to us coming back to the life that we had before November 2019. Folks who have lost their family and seen the true evilness of the virus are traumatized, and aren’t ready to go back to the way the things were before. Besides, as mentioned by the author previously – we might not be going back to the pre-pandemic world at all, and all that we can do is accept this brand new way of living.

History Student Uses War Trauma To Reveal Why Some People Are Glad To Return To Pre-Pandemic Routine And Others Aren’t

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We’ve all learned that our lives are extremely unpredictable and no one truly knows what’s going to happen tomorrow, let alone in a few years’ time. It’s natural for folks to have contrasting views on situations, and though the grief of both parties is incomparable – it’s still very valid.

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Darja Zinina

Darja is a Content Creator at Bored Panda. She studied at the University of Westminster, where she got her Bachelor's degree in Contemporary Media Practice. She loves photography, foreign music and re-watching Forrest Gump.

Darja is a Content Creator at Bored Panda. She studied at the University of Westminster, where she got her Bachelor's degree in Contemporary Media Practice. She loves photography, foreign music and re-watching Forrest Gump.

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Leo Domitrix 2 years ago

medical personnel often experience PTSD from cumulative, repeated traumatic events ---- and that's without a pandemic. Seeing colleagues suicide, seeing such unnecessary death, having such hatred spewed at them (us) ---- it's not war, no, but it is trauma, so PTSD is gonna happen.

35points

Otter 2 years ago

There's been about an 80% turnover at the ICU where I work, and some people have left because they've been having symptoms of PTSD. I am not having symptoms, but I'm leaving too, because I'm getting older and the whole experience has had a terrible effect on my physical health. In a few weeks I start a desk job, and I will never, EVER, forget the horror of spending all day watching so many people die of a disease that's both preventable and incurable, and being terrified for my own life the whole time. Because yes, been through the whole PPE shortage, but at least I never had to use those garbage bags I bought for a protective gown...

22points

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StepOnMe1986 2 years ago

Trauma does not discriminate. PTSD does not discriminate. Why do people make everything a competition? It's like this selfish, egotistical mindset of you can't have it worse than me or other people aren't hurting as bad or at all. That people shouldn't be upset at things that are horrific because it makes them a sissy. Don't get me started on people who think you somehow aren't suffering or shouldn't be traumatized because you've got a good life. I swear human beings are some of the most desensitized and blind creatures I have ever seen. That fact alone will give anyone PTSD. Having to be surrounded by toxic, uncaring, selfish, hateful, arrogant, inhumane individuals who are heartless and cold would drive any decent human being insane emotionally and mentally. Just think about that the next time you treat or speak to another person so carelessly and poorly.

7points

Angelar 2 years ago

I know you are in the medical profession, Leo - I hope you did not lose colleagues to suicide during the pandemic, that is terrible?

6points

Ozacoter 2 years ago

I am so touched by the last part talking about the disabled being forced to stay at home. Our society is extremely unfriendly against us. We are discriminated to find jobs, the sidewalks are often not good for us, many places dont have elevators, governments refuse to help us. We are forced to be locked at home by the same people who now complain that they cannot got out. All for being different, for being uncomfortable. I needed to spend a fortune to buy a scooter to be able to leave my house. They wouldnt give me any discounts for a car, the scooter or even a parking card for disabled (barely anybody gets help in belgium as disabled). Icannot even take my scooter in the buses because its not allowed so i cant take it to the hospital or next town to have a walk and some good time. The sidewalks here arent pawed so i need to ride with the cars in many streets, which is really dangerous. Some steeets dont even have ramps for my scooter. They want to keep us locked inside.

28points

Oopsydaisy 2 years ago

Yes, I thought that was a very astute observation. I am appalled at the number of selfish people who basically go 'oh, just lock away the vulnerable and let's get on with life'. I am constantly pointing out that the 'vunerable' are people who also contribute to society and not some sort of special subset. COVID has really brought out some astoundingly awful viewpoints.

21points

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Leo Domitrix 2 years ago

The disabled make otheres uncomfortable. It's a reminder that everyone is one bad moment from being in the same bad place. ---- my theory, and I use a cane. A lot. "Oh you're too young." No. I'm exactly young/old enough to have had a physical trauma that means I need a cane.

11points

Ozacoter 2 years ago

Exactly! Thanks for expressing it that well. When they dont tell you "But you are not sick" or "you are too young" then they blame you for not doing yoga, eating this or that, being religious, not being thin, being too thin...

11points

ChimeraBubbles 2 years ago

Yes, I was touched too. I have a physical impairment and also an organ transplant so I'm immunosuppressed. I have so many thoughts on this that I can't express them all. I like that on BP I can feel seen with fellow disabled people so thank you.

8points

Lilla Ontherun 2 years ago

Same in Budapest... Some years ago I was in Bilbao and I was shocked how many diabled people lives in that town, and then I realized, no, there are no more peolpe, only all the streets are comfortable for everyone. It was thought-provoking.

5points

Superninjatiger 2 years ago

Same here. I often think about how often you heard people say that it was the elderly and sick that was at risk, that they were the ones who needed to worry and everyone else were going to be fine, and I think about how much it hurt to hear people say that your life doesnt matter. Hearing my friends with other words tell me that my life was of no value because I'm sick.

4points

Demi Zwaan 2 years ago

Is it that bad in Belgium? Time to hop over the border, we have plenty of help for the disabled, and accesible sidewalks and (public) buildings.

2points

elSti 2 years ago

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K Witmer 2 years ago

My daughter feels stunted. She didn't get to have a full senior year so those landmarks that push you into adulthood were gone. She feels bad for feeling bad about this. I told her she's grieving and she needs time to find her way like so many of us. It does seem there's nothing to look forward to though. Even I'm struggling w the mundane feeling this is going to be the rest of my life. Boring scary(war) w nothing to look forward to but severe climate change. Imagine what young people are going through. When I was early 20s I remember being excited for what the next day would bring what adventure I would go on all the possibilities. I felt this way until about 5 yrs ago and it's gotten progressively worse. Definitely feels like limbo.

17points

Tamra Stiffler 2 years ago

I'm sorry you're feeling this way, but I'm really glad you shared it. I've felt this way for the past three years, like my life has had all the color drained out of it, and now there are only shades of grey. I don't even keep track of the days of the week anymore. I hope it passes, but I'm starting to really worry that it won't. This isn't living... it's existing.

5points

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Leo Domitrix 2 years ago

medical personnel often experience PTSD from cumulative, repeated traumatic events ---- and that's without a pandemic. Seeing colleagues suicide, seeing such unnecessary death, having such hatred spewed at them (us) ---- it's not war, no, but it is trauma, so PTSD is gonna happen.

35points

Otter 2 years ago

There's been about an 80% turnover at the ICU where I work, and some people have left because they've been having symptoms of PTSD. I am not having symptoms, but I'm leaving too, because I'm getting older and the whole experience has had a terrible effect on my physical health. In a few weeks I start a desk job, and I will never, EVER, forget the horror of spending all day watching so many people die of a disease that's both preventable and incurable, and being terrified for my own life the whole time. Because yes, been through the whole PPE shortage, but at least I never had to use those garbage bags I bought for a protective gown...

22points

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StepOnMe1986 2 years ago

Trauma does not discriminate. PTSD does not discriminate. Why do people make everything a competition? It's like this selfish, egotistical mindset of you can't have it worse than me or other people aren't hurting as bad or at all. That people shouldn't be upset at things that are horrific because it makes them a sissy. Don't get me started on people who think you somehow aren't suffering or shouldn't be traumatized because you've got a good life. I swear human beings are some of the most desensitized and blind creatures I have ever seen. That fact alone will give anyone PTSD. Having to be surrounded by toxic, uncaring, selfish, hateful, arrogant, inhumane individuals who are heartless and cold would drive any decent human being insane emotionally and mentally. Just think about that the next time you treat or speak to another person so carelessly and poorly.

7points

Angelar 2 years ago

I know you are in the medical profession, Leo - I hope you did not lose colleagues to suicide during the pandemic, that is terrible?

6points

Ozacoter 2 years ago

I am so touched by the last part talking about the disabled being forced to stay at home. Our society is extremely unfriendly against us. We are discriminated to find jobs, the sidewalks are often not good for us, many places dont have elevators, governments refuse to help us. We are forced to be locked at home by the same people who now complain that they cannot got out. All for being different, for being uncomfortable. I needed to spend a fortune to buy a scooter to be able to leave my house. They wouldnt give me any discounts for a car, the scooter or even a parking card for disabled (barely anybody gets help in belgium as disabled). Icannot even take my scooter in the buses because its not allowed so i cant take it to the hospital or next town to have a walk and some good time. The sidewalks here arent pawed so i need to ride with the cars in many streets, which is really dangerous. Some steeets dont even have ramps for my scooter. They want to keep us locked inside.

28points

Oopsydaisy 2 years ago

Yes, I thought that was a very astute observation. I am appalled at the number of selfish people who basically go 'oh, just lock away the vulnerable and let's get on with life'. I am constantly pointing out that the 'vunerable' are people who also contribute to society and not some sort of special subset. COVID has really brought out some astoundingly awful viewpoints.

21points

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Leo Domitrix 2 years ago

The disabled make otheres uncomfortable. It's a reminder that everyone is one bad moment from being in the same bad place. ---- my theory, and I use a cane. A lot. "Oh you're too young." No. I'm exactly young/old enough to have had a physical trauma that means I need a cane.

11points

Ozacoter 2 years ago

Exactly! Thanks for expressing it that well. When they dont tell you "But you are not sick" or "you are too young" then they blame you for not doing yoga, eating this or that, being religious, not being thin, being too thin...

11points

ChimeraBubbles 2 years ago

Yes, I was touched too. I have a physical impairment and also an organ transplant so I'm immunosuppressed. I have so many thoughts on this that I can't express them all. I like that on BP I can feel seen with fellow disabled people so thank you.

8points

Lilla Ontherun 2 years ago

Same in Budapest... Some years ago I was in Bilbao and I was shocked how many diabled people lives in that town, and then I realized, no, there are no more peolpe, only all the streets are comfortable for everyone. It was thought-provoking.

5points

Superninjatiger 2 years ago

Same here. I often think about how often you heard people say that it was the elderly and sick that was at risk, that they were the ones who needed to worry and everyone else were going to be fine, and I think about how much it hurt to hear people say that your life doesnt matter. Hearing my friends with other words tell me that my life was of no value because I'm sick.

4points

Demi Zwaan 2 years ago

Is it that bad in Belgium? Time to hop over the border, we have plenty of help for the disabled, and accesible sidewalks and (public) buildings.

2points

elSti 2 years ago

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K Witmer 2 years ago

My daughter feels stunted. She didn't get to have a full senior year so those landmarks that push you into adulthood were gone. She feels bad for feeling bad about this. I told her she's grieving and she needs time to find her way like so many of us. It does seem there's nothing to look forward to though. Even I'm struggling w the mundane feeling this is going to be the rest of my life. Boring scary(war) w nothing to look forward to but severe climate change. Imagine what young people are going through. When I was early 20s I remember being excited for what the next day would bring what adventure I would go on all the possibilities. I felt this way until about 5 yrs ago and it's gotten progressively worse. Definitely feels like limbo.

17points

Tamra Stiffler 2 years ago

I'm sorry you're feeling this way, but I'm really glad you shared it. I've felt this way for the past three years, like my life has had all the color drained out of it, and now there are only shades of grey. I don't even keep track of the days of the week anymore. I hope it passes, but I'm starting to really worry that it won't. This isn't living... it's existing.

5points

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