Please Don’t Police What Others Write
So I received a comment this morning on multiple works (including one that didn’t have anything to do with it) telling me that I shouldn’t be writing about Covid-19 in a story and this bothered me enough to need to rant for a moment.
First of all, the work was clearly tagged. I understand if you don’t want to read about it, I myself am trying to avoid it, but just look at the tag and move on. I am not forcing you to read it.
Second, there is nothing in the story mentioning the virus by name, or details about it. The character, an empath, is simply under quarantine and dealing with being trapped with other people’s emotions while they look for a cure.
Third, I am personally trying to make sense of my own emotions regarding this disease. I live in NYC and hear sirens continually day and night. Multiple friends are sick. The emotions of the people I live with are a constant barrage on my senses that make dealing with my own anxiety more difficult. The story was my way of working through those feeling, expressing them in a safe way that wouldn’t infringe on my husband or our roommate’s space.
I am sorry if anyone was offended by my choosing to write on this topic. I know emotions are running high all over the world. You are entitled to your opinion, but if you don’t want to read about it, don’t read it. Don’t make other people feel shame or guilt over writing something that helps them to heal by imagining wish fulfillment, and sharing it so that others may enjoy it as well if they choose.
Anyway, thank you for letting me rant, and if you made it this far bless you! I hope you are all coping with the stress and uncertainty as best as possible. Love you all.
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