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Talk about how the pandemic has affected your closest relationships.
I took this photo on a walk I took this past week to de-stress. It wasn't just school and work stressing me; my closest relationships have been strained by the pandemic. My partner and I live with two pets in a small one-bedroom apartment. Although we get along super well, being in the same space for months on end has caused more bickering and general annoyance than usual. Incorporating alone time, like these walks, has been great for my psyche.
October 21, 2020
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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
For the first time in 2 years we are able to visit our son in Pittsburgh. We, the parents, are 2 years older as is he, but we, being in our late 60's, have aged more than a man in his early 30's. I feel weaker, more vulnerable, and much more sensitive to the implications of the passage of time. Being our "child", I fear that he still sees us as omnipotent, but I can't do what I used to do easily. We are all fully vaccinated for which we are infinitely grateful There were a lot of projects he needs help with, but due to the extra year, there are more and they are bigger while we are less able, making the whole thing seem more daunting. It feels like we have lost and lost due to a virus. It makes me very sad.
April 21, 2021