Today, I heard strangely high number of folks tell me that "it's just time to get back to normal. COVID is done. We need to get back to our lives."
When they say comments like this- it's as though the 2.9million Canadians that have had COVID in LESS THAN TWO YEARS means nothing. (And we know it's likely more than that given our current lack-of-testing strategy.)
When they minimize the effect of COVID, it's as though the 32,413 Canadians that lost their lives to COVID is insignificant. And the numerous families who couldn't say good bye or grieve is just "unfortunate."
When they say they wish we could go back to normal, it's as though they don't take into account the 150,000+ Canadians who are living with Long COVID.
I understand pandemic-fatigue and frustration. This is a shitty time in all of our lives, regardless of which way COVID has affected you.
But there is no going back to an "old normal." COVID does not care what we want. All we have control over is how we adapt and respond - with compassion, empathy, and s recognition that our broken social construct will require humility and unity to rebuild.
So that when COVID threat lessens, we can emerge as a more just and inclusive society.
(And for some levity, since I've been accused of being so doom and gloom)- I hope we emerge with more fashion sense as well. (Photo of clinic apparel/Home Alone-esque gloves today where zero effort was placed, due to #RunningOnEmpty ) 
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