Since we all realized just how serious this is, I confess that I’ve had some major flashbacks to the Great Recession. That time in history turned my life upside down, and it took a decade for me and my husband to get back on truly solid ground. As I watched gigs get cancelled and realized I needed to be proactive in doing the cancelling or postponing- I also had to reckon with the financial toll this will take on my family once again. It honestly made me angry at first. We’ve worked so hard to make it past the recession crisis, and now we are staring at the possibility of another. But after staying in bed for almost a week (no joke), I finally pulled myself together. Deep breathing. Sharing with friends. Making plans. You know, all the things you may be doing too.
I'm so glad I read this today because it's what I've been feeling. Loneliness used to heavily trigger depression for me. It's been a long time since I have felt it creeping at my door but with this physical isolation taking place (I understand completely it's purpose) it has totally triggered those feelings again. I have been trying to figure out why. Thank you.
Thank you, Austin, for writing this. It will undoubtedly search many hearts. During this time of self-quarantine, I have re-discovered the value of writing notes to old friends and acquaintences and actually sending the notes in the US Mail! I received a phone call from one of these people who said how long it had been since he had received a real letter in the mail! Hmmm--makes me think..
Thank you! What a helpful post in this uncertain time. I feel the same about the Great Recession. I have been in a good spot the last couple of years, but am really worried about money. I am good as long as I can keep working, but I am edged if I can’t. Appreciate knowing it isn’t just me.
Remembering
This is wonderful. Thank you for these words. Such an important reminder that I hadn’t considered.
I'm so glad I read this today because it's what I've been feeling. Loneliness used to heavily trigger depression for me. It's been a long time since I have felt it creeping at my door but with this physical isolation taking place (I understand completely it's purpose) it has totally triggered those feelings again. I have been trying to figure out why. Thank you.
Whew, sis - this raw, brutal, beautiful honestly is fertile ground for us to help each other gather up all of our shattered places.
<Gasp!> That's beautiful, Austin. Thank you.
Thank you so much for this post. Your words will be comforting to many, and I appreciate you sharing them.
Thank you, Austin, for writing this. It will undoubtedly search many hearts. During this time of self-quarantine, I have re-discovered the value of writing notes to old friends and acquaintences and actually sending the notes in the US Mail! I received a phone call from one of these people who said how long it had been since he had received a real letter in the mail! Hmmm--makes me think..
Thank you! What a helpful post in this uncertain time. I feel the same about the Great Recession. I have been in a good spot the last couple of years, but am really worried about money. I am good as long as I can keep working, but I am edged if I can’t. Appreciate knowing it isn’t just me.