“What Am I Doing Here?” The Guilt that Comes with Every Outing in the Time of the Pandemic

“What Am I Doing Here?” The Guilt that Comes with Every Outing in the Time of the Pandemic

For the first 3/4th of the pandemic, I took pride in being responsible. My resolve remained absolute, my discipline unwavering in the wake of those setting worse examples around me – flocking to Goa, pubbing. Eventually, I gave in. I started travelling and doing things I don’t do even in a normal year, like attending weddings. But each of these outings is accompanied by guilt.