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Naomi's avatar

Thank you! It honestly means the world to have you hold this space for us. I was 6 months pregnant when the pandemic began, so my third trimester, postpartum, newborn phase and now early toddlerhood are nothing like I ever imagined. And honestly, I continue to be sad and angry about it...even as I am deeply grateful for the health and safety of my family and the privileges we enjoy. It's hard, really hard at times...and I'm thankful that you and others acknowledge and honor that.

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cheryl's avatar

I feel like somewhere in the middle of 2021, we had a twinkle of hope. People got vaccinated. Numbers started coming down. My husband and I went to dinner at a restaurant and it felt so good. I talked to friends about booking flights for vacation in 2022. And then my mom and a family friend got sick (non-Covid). And then Delta said “hold my beer.” And then Omicron said “Girl, please.” I’m so tired of COVID-versations. I feel sad for our healthcare workers. I miss going outside without a mask. I miss being able to trust people to do the considerate thing. So, yeah. All of the things you said. Yup. Yup. Yup.

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