Recently, I was Zooming with a good friend of mine who has been struggling with quarantine fatigue. As an extrovert who is energized by engaging with other people, she is struggling with feelings of isolation and loss of purpose. When I pointed out to her that she talks to friends and coworkers online every day, she sighed. Although virtual connection helps, she stressed “It’s not the same vibe.” Seeing your classmates, friends, and co-workers’ faces neatly displayed in little rows on your computer screen certainly creates a different vibe. As Interrupting Privilege has moved online, we’ve had to cultivate a new vibe, to mourn and reimagine our collective space.
