Thread by @javeedsukhera

If you have to leave home

Take a deep breath

and take a look around

(a thread)

Every single one of us is carrying an invisible burden on our shoulders.

Every single one of us is human.

We can be easily triggered into anger or fear because our brains are in a highly aroused state. /1

The person waiting in line for groceries could look ok, but they might be worried if they have enough money to feed their family or pay their rent. /2

If you worry about your health and have to go to seek care, the health worker you encounter could be someone who hasn't slept for days because they're worried about dying from #COVID19 exposure. /3

If you get into a fender bender, the person in the other car could be someone for whom a short drive away from home is respite from an abusive partner. /4

If a police service member checks in with you, they could be trying to enforce physical distancing rules while worried about their elderly parent who is in a long term care facility. /5

If you have to leave home

Take a deep breath

and take a look around

Be kind

Have compassion

Treat one another with dignity and respect

We are all in this together