Healing and moving on

Supporters of Philippine presidential candidate Leni Robredo attend a thanksgiving rally following the national elections. – Reuters

IN a recent interview, I was asked as to how we can bridge the divide among people who held different political views. Calls for “healing” and “moving on” have been bandied about, usually by people who want someone ELSE to heal and move on. Ironically, actual efforts of people to heal through support groups have been mocked and even been accused of blocking the process of moving on.

What does healing look like after an election? Who bears the burden of healing the nation?