I was struck by the depth of the climate migration stories that came to my inbox after my last essay.
First, read “I am a climate refugee” and then come back here. 😀
THANK YOU. Now you have the context. 👍🏻
This is an "extra” post (I usually post 1x week on Tuesdays, in case wondering) and it is generated by the unusual activity the climate refugee post generated. I usually get li❤️ responses only on the posts people like/resonate with. (I’m always surprised by which posts those are.) And, relative to the number of people who read a post, very few comment. I get that; I only comment on essays when I really like or disagree with something or have something relevant to add.
This post, however generated more private, direct messages to me than any other ever has.
People didn’t want to be public about the thoughts, feelings, guilt and fear that were on their minds and hearts regarding climate migration.
My first clue I’d hit a nerve was a total stranger (not a book fan or anything) who r…
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