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Think about the people closest to you. Tell us about how the coronavirus has affected them, and their life.
My roommate has been going to work in construction, where a majority of his coworkers are conservatives and think that COVID is either a hoax, or overblown. His foreman has cancer, and still refuses to take precautions. He goes to work wearing a mask like this, and a faceshield, every day. Since he does so, he's been harassed and referenced as an "Antifa terrorist" for it. He just doesn't want to die, and doesn't want to put me at greater risk, while paying the bills. It's caused a lot of stress, and I worry for his sake.
August 13, 2020
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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.
A holiday week, and normally I’d be busy packing for a trip to see family, gathering with the work crew and gathering with neighbors. Instead, I’m hunkering down with my husband and the dogs for a quiet holiday at home. The work crew and I decided “no presents, just love” since it’s been a hard year financially. I wish I could hug them. And my family connection will be phone/FaceTime/zoom. ( doesn’t feel the same). But here’s my gratitude: No one I love is sick. My business is afloat. My mortgage is paid up after a few rough spring months. We have at least 6 more months of this and we’re all tired. What sustains me: Yoga. Qi gong. Daily meditation. Going to the office each day like things are still normal. Cooking healthy food. Talking with my neighbors at a distance. It’s just a year. Hope we learn from it.
December 29, 2020