In the 45 years that I have been on this earth I don’t think any one event has affected my life and the lives of those around me such as this current event that is the COVID-19 pandemic. As this plays out, each day seems to bring news that’s worse than the day before. I long for the day that we receive some positive news. Social distancing for me has been a piece of cake as that is my norm but the uncertainty about the future looking forward can be hard to deal with.

      My heart goes out to all the people out there that like myself struggle with depression and anxiety. This has taken a toll on the mental health of the strongest of us all and the struggle to keep things together is a common goal but for those of us that deal with these feelings everyday it can be hard to accept the challenges these times have put upon us. I consider myself fortunate that at this moment my loved ones are all well and have the things essential for daily living but as I’m sure many others are, we are scared. How will the virus affect us when we become exposed? Will we continue to be able to put food on the table? how long will the effects of the loss of income last? Will we be able to buy Christmas presents this year….will we all be at the table? Questions I’m sure have crossed the minds of many.

       I remind myself everyday that I can only deal with one day at a time, and how each day that I’m confined within these walls with my loved ones should be cherished and not looked on as irritating, at least we are here and we are together. If I could ask the world to do one thing besides washing their hands it would be to reach out to the people you know that are alone and in need of human contact, we need each other now more than ever.