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Has the pandemic changed the way you think or feel about "home"? If so, how? Consider uploading a photograph to help show what you mean.
I grew up in ... MI and then moved to Vermont when I married in 1968. After a divorce and retirement about 5 years ago, a voice in my head said “go home”. I now live a block from the house I was born in. I feel like a homing pigeon. I wonder if I had a premonition as I feel like this is where I feel safest during a pandemic ..near family and home ground,
June 5, 2021
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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
This week, I came down with an extremely sore throat on Tuesday. I was immediately stressed, though I had no other symptoms. I began monitoring my temperature every few hours, but it was always normal. By Wednesday it hurt to eat, so I planned to go to my doctor if a fever emerged, thinking it could either be Strep throat or COVID-19. Because I wasn't sure, I have been staying home entirely, though my sore throat faded by Thursday, and I never had any other symptoms. I therefore didn't get tested for anything; it could've been allergies, a cold, etc, but because my one symptom was on the list, I stayed isolated, canceling a few plans, avoiding going out, and seeing only my roommates. It's crazy how just a few months ago, a sore throat would've meant nothing, and now it results in stress and uncertainty.
August 29, 2020