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What We Knew Without Knowing

What We Knew Without Knowing

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·April 2, 2025

Uzmanali

Joan Didion’s words remind us how fragile life is—how everything can shift in an instant.

she shows grief, love, and self-reflection clearly. this is why her work feels timeless. her words are a quiet companion in the darkness for anyone who has felt loss.

y-curious

Do you have a recommendation for someone who has never read her work?

jongjong

> Life changes in the instant. You sit down to dinner and life as you know it ends.

This is an insightful quote. Death and relationship breakdowns tend to change everything suddenly and then you have to rethink your approach to everything.