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Joy and grief will coexist as Americans return to pre-pandemic life – 'everyday memorials' will help

  • Written by David Sloane, Professor of Policy, Planning, and Development, University of Southern California
Joy and grief will coexist as Americans return to pre-pandemic life – 'everyday memorials' will helpPart of the joy of emerging from the pandemic has been to once again be able to hug friends and family.Jose Jordan/AFP via Getty Images

After more than 17 months of pandemic restrictions, Americans find themselves at an awkward cultural divide. As psychologist Adam Grantwrote in a New York Times article, some of us feel a true whoosh of joy at the...

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