The past two years have been unimaginably painful for so many folks, no matter where they are on the globe. It’s quite incredible to think a tiny virus would have the power to change life everywhere. Contrary to what many folks believe, this particular virus has no connection with that of the ‘flu that we have accepted as a part of our lives.
It’s amazing to think folks all over the world will be reading this who can tell you first hand of loved ones and friends who’ve suffered and even died during this pandemic that first became known such a relatively short time ago. |
The losses pile up. You’d think the worst of course would be the death of beloved people in our lives. But not so fast.
Reputable UK and USA researchers estimate that one out of every three Covid patients go on to be “long haulers.” These are folks who suffer puzzling, life-altering symptoms long after the acute stage has passed. Many long haulers are not able to resume their lives as they were before Covid infected them.
Everything has changed for so many people, no matter where they live on this earth. Worldwide mental illness is reported. If you ever needed proof that people need social interactions with others, here it is!
Individual grief after loss is understandable. We even know there are stages you work through to eventually reinvent your life and yourself. But grief suffered by everyone on the planet is another thing entirely.
Way back in 2013, I wrote the post, Coming Back From Loss. It was about my experience and road to recovery from a major life-loss. I could never have envisioned that a mere nine years later, life, not only for me, but for everyone in the world, would have changed so radically.
I’ve gone from being a compulsive happy traveller to not traveling at all. I’m uncomfortable when not wearing a mask in public.
Until very recently I had not seen family members except on video.
As we all begin again on the uncertain path to recovery, I treasure the joy of starting the writing group again.
I look forward to the idea of a previous “normal” life. But what is “normal?” Can we retrieve the losses we’ve all suffered?
What are you looking forward to, in your new “normal?” Do you believe we can snuff out the pandemic?
Hellebores ( Christmas rose)
Never watered or fed them, but they seem quite happy