COVID-19 and the air surrounding it

[sillypumpkins]

Hey all,

just wanted to start a post acknowledging the tough times we will be faced with quite soon (for those in the US, for those in Asia and Europe, they are well on their way.)

the air is ripe with tension and anxiety right now and I'd be lying if I said it wasn't getting to me just a little bit. I'm not so worried about catching the virus, more just uneasy with the air surrounding the whole thing. Also the possibility of my loved ones dying makes me feel sad, though that's not something I am overly worrying about.

I know there are lots of helpers on here, just wanna remind people that now more than ever we must remain unified. Leave a note on your neighbors door offering help if they end up having to self-isolate, practice good hygiene, stay home if you are sick.

I must say the lack of preparedness in the USA has been alarming, though not surprising. I've had intermittent shortness of breath the last few weeks, a mild runny nose, and a come-and-go cough.... and it's driving me a little nuts cause I can't get tested anywhere!! I live paycheck to paycheck and don't really have any sick days that I can take, so I don't feel like i can take off work. No money = no rent = no place to live :/

Ah well, I know this is just the motion of the ocean, and we will all come out better on the other side. Be well and safe everyone....

lots of love