A mixture of retreat and rebellion, especially during a time of social upheaval, such as when during the COVID-19 pandemic many Americans retreated to the safety of quarantine while also reacting strongly to world events like the killing of George Floyd and the disastrous Trump presidency.
The "rebellion" aspect of retrellion can also take the form of radical self-care during uncertain times.
The "rebellion" aspect of retrellion can also take the form of radical self-care during uncertain times.
"Because it wasn't safe to be out in the street, my retrellion took the form of sassy embroidery, ranting Facebook posts, and angry emails to Mitch McConnell."
"Retrellion didn't slow me down. I retreated only long enough to put on a gas mask and then I was out in the street protesting again."
"I was so caught up in a state of retrellion I wrote a bedroom synth pop record about it."
"Retrellion didn't slow me down. I retreated only long enough to put on a gas mask and then I was out in the street protesting again."
"I was so caught up in a state of retrellion I wrote a bedroom synth pop record about it."
by The Sharpist April 29, 2023