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2022: The year our trust was abused to breaking point

As the summer break draws near, many will be glad to see the back of 2022.

But there’s something important to be remembered about this year before we bid it good riddance.

  • Ross Gittins
  • Brisbane Times

Much more than most years, it’s reminded us of something we know, but keep forgetting: the central importance of trust – and the consternation when we discover it’s been abused.

Every aspect of our lives depends on trust.

Spouses must be able to trust each other.

Children need parents they can trust and, when the children become teenagers, parents need to be able to trust them. Friendships rely on mutual trust.

Trust is just as…

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