The Nimbus Clouds of Grief
“How did we even get here?” This question comes out like a bullet wrapped in frustration, sorrow, and fear; shot aimlessly into the open air, from most of us from different backgrounds and different life experiences. Some mourning the bereavement of their loved ones due to COVID-19, some recovering from the infection, some caregivers to their significant others or family members in recovery, and some who had not been physically affected by the virus. Yet, all of us have the same question in mind. And none of us are expecting an answer. This bullet in our hearts just needs a release. Why are people who have not witnessed death or even had a positive COVID 19 infection in their family, experiencing grief? The answer lies in the larger connection among them - the human connection. The COVID19 nimbus clouds have rained on all of us, albeit unevenly, everyone has been drenched. Grief comes from a sense of loss, and in this pandemic, everyone has lost. We have collectively lost our