The Devils Were Just My Nervous System

· Gail Weiner · May 12, 2026, 9:20 a.m.
Summary
Gail Weiner reflects on personal and societal attachments in life, using a quote from Bruce Joel Rubin's 'Jacob's Ladder' to discuss the emotional burdens we carry and how letting go can lead to freedom. The post covers her arrival in the UK during the pandemic and the experiences that shaped her understanding of fear and release.
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