Covid 19 has been one of the hardest challenges our generation as had to face. There have been over 251 thousand dead and over 3.58 million cases. This pandemic has shaken the whole world. It is unbelievable how no matter the culture you come from, or the people you know, or the economic background, we are all in this together. The world has had to unite and find a way to work together. Countries have had to unify to find a cure, take in refugees, protect those who have lost their jobs. It is now a collective mentality rather than an individualized mentality.
Not only is the virus hard to take own physically, but in my opinion, it is much harder emotionally. Yes, the virus can be extremely strong physically with intense flu-like symptoms, but that’s not all. Families have had to say their goodbye via facetime or other technological platforms rather than in person. I find this very difficult to process. I could not imagine saying goodbye to a family member over the phone after spending my whole life with them in person. This is completely heartwrenching. Nurses and doctors have stepped in to try to fill the shoes a loved one would with their presence and positivity. I have watched countless interviews of nurses saying how hard it is for them to be the ones to say bye for someone else. However, they understand the importance of it and are there for them. Sometimes it may be hard to see the light at the end of the cave, however, I am very grateful for the technology we have today. Today, we can call for as long as we want while looking at the people we love through a screen. We are able to electronically be there for someone when physically being there is not an option. If this was to happen only 20 years ago, we would have not been able to see the other person on our phone. Therefore, I am thankful to have that opportunity even in these very dark times.
Sending love through our phone is the only thing we can do, as of right now, to get passed this great pandemic and keep people safe.
I think coronavirus has been a phenomenal reminder that all people are susceptible to loneliness. Elderly people are known to experience loneliness at a very high rate and yet we refrain from visiting them. We should move forward with a bit more empathy for those who are in unfortunate circumstances. As you said, we have more access to others than ever before. We do not even have to leave our home to cast light on someone else's day.
Hi Isabela, I agree that it is so important to send some love through the phone during this time of panic. It is important to check up on friends during this quarantine to make sure your friends are safe both physically and mentally. Mental health is just as important as physical health during this time because it can get suffocating staying at home for months. Sometimes it only takes a quick text or phone call to lighten up the mood during a long day at home! We are lucky to live in such a developed and technological world where we can connect with each other in a matter of seconds. Therefore we need to take advantage of what we have…
This has been super interesting to live through so far, and a lot of people in our generation have either broken up or gone crazy missing people. And then on top of that people are really saying their goodbyes to their loved ones through facetime, shits crazy. I was in the hospital and then in an isolation room and my parents were not allowed to come in or see me and that was extremely depressing. Not being able to see anyone does not help someones health.