Thread by @MeetJess

Lots of feelings running though my mind the last few days. I know I’m not alone in this, and I know that sometimes sharing them will help others feel like they are supported too. So here it is
Quick 🧵

*Anger : I feel angry at the fact that we have been continuously let down by our leaders. That they continue to take away our protections, deny airborne transmission, that no one is talking about Long COVID or how millions are suffering daily. They continue to

gaslight, they continue to leave populations behind in order to have a “normal life”. We are not safe until we are ALL safe. This also includes our children who have been sacrificed at the cost of the economy. We will sorely regret not protecting our kids.

*Sadness: To see what has become of our society. The apathy, the selfishness, the complete and utter disrespect for our most vulnerable. Watching grown adults pull tantrums over wearing a mask that protects themselves and everyone around them.
I feel sad for my daughter

and for all the kids out there who have been thrown into dangerous schools, repeatedly infected. Kids who now have to be “responsible” for their own risks and safety because leaders and adults have failed to do it for them. These kids who only know what life in a pandemic

is. Who have missed so many opportunities and have had their childhoods rearranged and put to the side so that people could dine out, and pretend life was completely back to normal. I also feel gutted for all the health workers out there, constantly picking up the slack,

putting their lives on hold, risking their lives day in and day out, exhausted, overworked, under appreciated and holding on to protect this broken society. For everyone working as an essential worker, risking their lives to put food on the table. Not supported, not protected.

*Grief: I, like everyone one else, miss parts of what life was. Being able to safely be part of a group, travel without risk, live music, enjoying a nice meal in my favorite restaurant, throwing birthday parties, seeing my grandma (who’s in an unsafe residence right now)

I miss being able to make last minute plans, dancing (and not alone in my kitchen or with my daughter). I miss boxing. One of my favorite things in the world. And no, hitting a bag is not the same as boxing with a partner. I have so many other more..

*Grateful: Even if the first few were gloomy, I am grateful. Grateful for science and to be vaccinated, and hopeful something better is coming. I am grateful to have been able to stay home with my daughter since she’s been born and watch her grow up. Grateful for my job which

allows me to work from home. I am grateful that my family and I have avoided getting infected. I am grateful for my health. I am grateful for technology and all those video chats so we can continue to see each other even from far. Grateful for my clients who I cherish

and who constantly teach me to live in the moment even with their own battle through Alzheimer’s.
And I’m grateful for all you, my tweep family. Who keep me sane, who remind me why I’m still fighting and who I don’t know what I would do without 💙
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