This is not a virus we can live with

I have been reading a lot of experiences of people who want to go places, but feel uncomfortable being the only one in a mask.

This perspective isn’t for everyone, but what makes me unbothered to be in a mask in these situations is knowing that anybody there who also wants to protect themselves/others, but has succumbed to the pressure to consent, will see me. So many people know deep down that the pandemic isn’t over, but they aren’t strong enough to act on that.

And the fact that I’m in a mask means nobody else who also wears one will be “the only.”