Being in quarantine is a struggle. First of all, you're being enclosed in a certain space. Second of all, you really can't go out anywhere. Third of all, you're bored/lazy a lot and it's hard to stay productive.
One of the hardest struggles is dealing with our parents because they are stressed out during this time. My mom is a healthcare worker, who is part-time working from home but is working more hours per day to keep her department afloat. And when she does go in, she is around patients with active COVID that makes all of us concerned. My dad is an operating room nurse who is also exposed to patients. They are having a hard time balancing all of their work demands, the fear of being exposed and bringing it home, helping 4 kids with school assignments and keep up with everyday life demands. Sometimes their anxiety rolls downstream to us.
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ReplyDeleteThat must be scary.
ReplyDeleteAshleigh,
ReplyDeleteThis quarantine is hard for all of us. You broke down the reasons very well. It is definitely harder for your family with the added stress of having parents who are working in health care right now. My husband is still working since he is a manager at a grocery store, so I can relate to them having to work more hours. I hope everyone in your family stays safe and healthy. Don't hesitate to reach out if you need anything!