The profound shame surrounding witnessing an extermination of a people is very real and, I claim, can have several levels.
So what do we do?
And, in addition to shame, how do we approach our continuous heartbreak?
This is what I address in my episode, illustrating one of those shame levels with the stance of my own country, Lithuania.
I do hope this episode is more than an essay-like recording; I hope it will remind you that inaction is not an antidote to anything here.
Here’s my podcast episode in a video format:
Here’s a clip from an interview with Ilan Pappé (full video here) that I recommend in my episode:
As always: stay strong, check on others, and keep your heart open.
❤️💔❤️
Justina
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