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Edition 091 · connection · Eddie Rowley

Grief Tourists Miss The Point

Glen Hansard understood connection is an act, not a feeling. His support for Victoria Mary Clarke highlights this vital truth.

Grief Tourists Miss The Point
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True connection is forged in fire, not comfort. Hansard’s actions weren't about superficial solace but active, undeniable support during profound loss. We fetishise grief as a spectacle, yet shrink from its demands. Are we truly connected, or merely performing proximity?

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While Hansard’s support is commendable, not everyone has such a network. Individual resilience and professional help are equally crucial in navigating grief.

Audit trail
  • ·Active support matters
  • ·Beyond performative grief
  • ·Connection is a verb
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