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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
Today I used my best friend’s cookie recipe to bake holiday cookies with my daughter for the first time. It was a wonderful experience for us both, hopefully one we’ll be able to repeat at Christmas with my parents depending on what level of dumpster fire the latest Covid varient omicron delivers. My husband and parents are vaxxed and boosted, and I get my booster Monday. E is too young to be vaccinated but is great at wearing a mask so we’re still pretty confident in our trip. Worst case we stay home again and make another tray of these to feel better.
December 10, 2021
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Has anything in your life or experience prepared you for a time like this? If so, tell us about it.
The years of early motherhood prepared me for isolation. I was the only stay-at-home-mom in my neighborhood, and my husband worked full-time. I often spent 8-10 hours alone, without speaking or interacting with other people. I became very depressed. In that way, the isolation of lockdown felt familiar, so I know how to keep busy with projects at home. I also have my husband and son (now 21) at home with me, so even though i can't see friends or go anywhere, at least I'm not entirely alone.
July 23, 2021