Reflections on the Covid-19 Pandemic – a retrospective thread
The purpose of this thread is for people in this community to share their thoughts or observations on anything to do with the Covid-19 pandemic. From how they felt watching the world close in March, to what their experience was liking sheltering in place, to how their work was affected, to interest in why certain regions suffered more than others etc.
For context: the reason I am making this thread is because I realized I have some pandemic related trauma. I live in Canada where while Covid is over as a public health threat, the pandemic is still very much alive in terms of restrictions and people's attitudes. I entered Covid after having recently broken up with a GF and having switched careers to try to and start a business which failed as Covid began. As a result of this, I spent the Covid pandemic unemployed, single and living alone. Now that I can observe American's live their post-covid life, for the first time, I am beginning to reflect and face the reality that I put my life on hold for 15 months and have absolutely nothing to show for it.
While it's still fresh in everyone's memories, I am very curious to hear any thoughts or personal reflections people had on any Covid related topics of experiences over the last 15 months. My personal reflections are in the comments.
For context: the reason I am making this thread is because I realized I have some pandemic related trauma. I live in Canada where while Covid is over as a public health threat, the pandemic is still very much alive in terms of restrictions and people's attitudes. I entered Covid after having recently broken up with a GF and having switched careers to try to and start a business which failed as Covid began. As a result of this, I spent the Covid pandemic unemployed, single and living alone. Now that I can observe American's live their post-covid life, for the first time, I am beginning to reflect and face the reality that I put my life on hold for 15 months and have absolutely nothing to show for it.
While it's still fresh in everyone's memories, I am very curious to hear any thoughts or personal reflections people had on any Covid related topics of experiences over the last 15 months. My personal reflections are in the comments.