Getting back to “normal” after the crisis
The world we live in is more uncertain than ever. One day, life follows its usual rhythm, and the next, it is turned upside down by a pandemic, war, or natural disaster. Such events not only change our daily lives, but also leave deep, often invisible scars on our collective psyche. This is a phenomenon that sociologists and anthropologists call social trauma. In this article, we will try to reveal the mechanisms by which societies cope with this trauma and why rituals—from the most ancient traditions to contemporary art forms such as improvisational theater—are key to our recovery and unity.
Public trauma is far more than just the sum of individual sufferings. It represents a disruption of the social fabric, a break in the shared narrative that holds us together.
