We are all struggling with the pandemic caused by Covid-19. For many, the virus has touched them directly, either through illness of loved ones, even death, or being at daily risk in an essential job. For many, the economic hardships are threatening the survival of their families. For many, the separation from loved ones is causing emotional and mental health problems, especially for our isolated elderly. We are all trying to make sense of the conditions of the pandemic which have become the new normal.
And now, we are in the midst of the holidays which are usually a blur of activities in addition to the normal work and family commitments. But this year, we are being asked to forgo much of it. To stay in our limited circles in order to stop the spread of the virus. To ease up the burden on our hospitals, to even save lives.
For those of us who have spent many holiday seasons struggling with ME/CFS, this request isn’t as hard to accept. We get the pace that necessitates staying home. We understand the sadness of isolation. We have lived with forgoing much of the holidays.
This year, everyone is in a similar place for a completely different reason. And although Zoom is getting old, it is a way to connect that we didn’t have in the past.
How are you planning to spend the holidays? What are you paring back? What will you happily forego from the holiday hustle and bustle list? Please COMMENT on this blog or Send in your thoughts and I’ll post them with your permission. You can use the Contact Form or send an email to Martha at DefeatCFS dot net. And Guest Blogs are most welcome!
Look for a weekly posting on Tuesdays. And consider being part of the conversation.
Be Well Again,
Martha
And now, we are in the midst of the holidays which are usually a blur of activities in addition to the normal work and family commitments. But this year, we are being asked to forgo much of it. To stay in our limited circles in order to stop the spread of the virus. To ease up the burden on our hospitals, to even save lives.
For those of us who have spent many holiday seasons struggling with ME/CFS, this request isn’t as hard to accept. We get the pace that necessitates staying home. We understand the sadness of isolation. We have lived with forgoing much of the holidays.
This year, everyone is in a similar place for a completely different reason. And although Zoom is getting old, it is a way to connect that we didn’t have in the past.
How are you planning to spend the holidays? What are you paring back? What will you happily forego from the holiday hustle and bustle list? Please COMMENT on this blog or Send in your thoughts and I’ll post them with your permission. You can use the Contact Form or send an email to Martha at DefeatCFS dot net. And Guest Blogs are most welcome!
Look for a weekly posting on Tuesdays. And consider being part of the conversation.
Be Well Again,
Martha
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