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It was the time of pandemic and I remember the days which seemed longer. Outside was the fear of the virus and inside, the earning for freedom. The only thing to occupy oneself was netflix and books and netflix again. That’s when I came across The Walking Dead series or TWD for short. As I lost friends and opportunities to connect throughout quarantine, TWD characters quickly became my replacements. I saw the characters completely transform in strength and ability as they fought to survive and protect those they loved. I believe TWD is more than just a story about zombies. Truly, TWD is a story about heartache, loss, grief, resilience and most importantly the power of human connection.

Take for instance the people in “The Walking Dead” who become best friends, siblings at heart or even lovers never knew each other before the apocalypse. Had the world never ended, they would have probably passed each other on the street without thinking twice or batting an eye, completely oblivious that in another world they would end up inseparable. How crazy is that? What allowed them to go from strangers and eventually family was all of the time that they spent together trying to figure out how they were going to live and all the instances when they had each other’s backs without having to ask for loyalty. My understanding of this is that family is the people who are with you when your world is in complete shambles. They are the ones who fight for you and with you.

More so during the pandemic when the news of deaths around scares you fearing for your family whom you could only see through the screen. You cherish the times spent together and it makes each memory meaningful. There is so much more to take away from “The Walking Dead,” but the biggest lesson it has taught me is that even in the midst of chaos, loss and uncertainty, we must cling on to one another. We must also cling to love and a hope for a future.

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