Surviving the Pandemic

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Its been hard living thru 2020, if not the deaths all over the country, its been the virus which has taken so many innocent lives, then theres people struggeling to get by with all the businesses closing, food banks running empty everyday, the propaganda with the government, not wanting to help financially, ? Stimulus, and people out robbing homes, people on streets, and then theres people waiting to see what loved ones will survive , waiting on the vaccine, im 59 yrs old, i do not remember a year in my life were i was so afraid wondering if my self, or my loved ones would survive this year, i can only keep praying we make it to 2021

About This Story

  • Date submitted: 2020-12-26 00:00:00
  • Emotional tone: Positive
  • Who should know about this? Everyone

About the Storyteller

  • Community: Other
  • Age: 51-60
  • Gender: Female

How the Storyteller Interpreted Their Story

Note: Responses which fell closer to the middle (between two or three options) are shown as two dashes.
  • What I shared shows my community will: --
  • What I shared has the potential to impact: Those close to me
  • What I shared shows: People are treated the same
  • What I shared shows there are: Solutions to problems
  • What I shared shows I am: I am stressed out
  • What I shared shows: --
  • What I shared shows that we need: Systems that are fair and just
  • What I shared shows we need to: --
  • What I shared is about: --

Views on COVID-19 Risk and Systemic Racism

How much of a risk do you believe COVID-19 is to our community health?
Our community health is in danger and the situation is getting worse

If you still believe COVID-19 is a threat, what are some of the things you are doing to stay safe and stop the spread?

Please list anything else you are doing to stop the spread of COVID-19. If you don't believe COVID-19 is a serious issue, please tell us about that.
I do believe its a very serious THREAT, I have already lost alot of friends, and i have said my peace Thabk you & please stay safe

Do you believe systemic racism exists in America?
Yes, I believe there is systemic racism in America

If you believe systemic racism exists in America, do you believe it contributes to poorer health outcomes for minorities?
Yes

Any other thoughts about systemic racism?
No i have said everything i wanted to say Thank you

Are you doing anything to support what you believe in? If so, what are some of the activities you're participating in?