Covid CONFIDENTIAL

I'm pretty sure I like my dog more than my husband. And the dog listens better than my kids.

I didn't always work my 8 hours a day at home. 

-PL

We'd love to see your thoughts here!

I used to love when everyone was

home because it was rare to get all family members in one place before COVID. Now....I LOVE WHEN

THEY LEAVE! For anything, even if

it’s to the corner store. I will savor those 10 minutes of alone time,

quarantine life 2020.

I realized I want a divorce. But I'm worried about my kids.

I feel like I've been in prison. I was sexually assaulted

right before the pandemic started so the isolation has been particularly challenging.

I thought of this before COVID, and I'm thinking about it even more now I wish there were a women's support group that I could join. I miss the company of women. When the pandemic subsides, I hope someone will form one. Or maybe do one on Zoom. even now.

My anxiety got worse, the longer quarantine went on. I didn't realize how lonely it would be.

I actually didn't mind the solitude. I don't know if that's a good thing, or a bad thing.

For some relationships, they have improved and others feel strained. I have realized that some people are not who I thought they were. 

I can't do this new stupid math. How am I supposed to help my daughter with it, or expect her to get it?!

I've had too much time to think.

Not just about covid, but about

EVERYTHING! I'm thinking about the changes I want to make, but what first?

Doing my therapy sessions online was awkward at first. I've gotten used it now, and it's not as uncomfortable as I expected.   -PK

What's going to happen in the fall? If my kids don't go back to school, I don't know what I'll do.

My mom passed away and I couldn't be with her or say goodbye.

I have never felt this alone and overwhelmed. 

I'm having Covid fatigue. I'm tired of hearing about it all, I'm tired of the growing death toll, I'm tired of always having to wear a mask, I miss seeing my grandkids, I'm tired of wearing full PPE and being overheated for 11 hours every shift that I work.

My depression was getting better until Covid. I don't know if I'll get back to where I was, or if it will keep getting worse. 

How am I going to do this all over again, trying to work from home and teach my kids at the same time?

This long-term isolation is not healthy especially for social people. Longing for the days when we can gather, share 'wisdom' and laughter. 

This pandemic is making my patience fall in all areas of my life...Because of work, I have to wear PPE for 10 of my 12 hour shift. It's making me hate my job. I'm always overheated and it makes me miserable.

How do I decide to keep my kids at home or do this hybrid and send them to school? Feels like there's no good answer.