Detachment in Crisis
Eranda reflects on his reaction to the 9/11 attacks, noting a sense of detachment that contrasted sharply with the grief experienced by those around him. Growing up in Sri Lanka, where civil conflict was a part of life, shaped his perception of tragedy, making him realize that what felt familiar to him was profoundly unsettling for others. This moment of realization highlights the varying responses to trauma based on personal history and context.In this clip
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