As we’re all living during this pandemic I’m asking myself questions and shifting between emotions. Simply put: Am I doing the right thing? Is this what I should be doing?
If I had to use a word to describe what it’s like to be going through this? I suppose the word surreal would fit. I’m not sure but let’s go with that. Hell I didn’t even know what to write let alone if I should write anything.
Since we’ve all been asked to implement social distancing, follow CDC updates, follow the news, while having fears crashing like waves during high tide.
Much like you all, I’m sure you’ve asked yourself:
What is important? Whom is important to me?
How can I ease anxieties? How helpless am I?
My emotions and thoughts are in the spin cycle. Yay!
Work, my employer tells me and my coworkers are essential. We certainly, would beg to differ. I work in an office and help with services that would not impact people’s lives and health were it to stop. Sure there’s a few of us to maintain safety and distance…but the risk of infection is possibly there.
I, like many others don’t really have the option to work from home. That privilege is not really a thing for most Black and Brown folks. Also, I’m in no position to not receive an…
