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		<title>Want to share your emotions? Let us help you out</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine Troyano]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2021 07:49:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Lockdown has not been easy on everyone. Some lost their jobs and some lost their loved ones. There were most of us who were suffering from the virus. This is the reason that we have launched this platform. We want you to share your great lockdown experience as this will help you overcome your problems. [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lockdown has not been easy on everyone. Some lost their jobs and some lost their loved ones. There were most of us who were suffering from the virus. This is the reason that we have launched this platform. We want you to share your <a href="https://trulyrawstories.com/"><strong>great lockdown experience</strong></a> as this will help you overcome your problems. If you are one of those who do not want to share their feeling with anyone then you might suffer from an emotional outburst. You need to make sure that you have a place where you can pen down your thoughts. If you want to share your feeling then our website is the best place to look for </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With the spread of coronavirus, many nations went under a complete lockdown. The industries were shut and the economy crashed. Even the world’s superpowers were not able to face the pandemic. If you also have something to share that you experienced during a tough time, all you need to do is to reach out to us and share your story. We are a platform that helps people get together and share their experiences of what they did and about their lifestyle. One can share <strong>best lockdown experience</strong> and make new friends.</span></p>
<h3><strong>Sign up and read what people have to say</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">All you need to do is to sign up to our website and register as a reader. You can find endless stories that can help you in sharing your experiences too. We are a simple platform that brings people together. With a lot of them who have lost their jobs and are finding it difficult to survive, one can find sharing the stories as a positive outlook. If you have experienced a <strong>great lockdown experience</strong>, do not shy to share it with us. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We make sure your privacy is not at all hindered. There are several places that we help you out on. If you are not able to express your thoughts then let us be your best companions. We are a leading platform that is loved by people across the globe to share their feelings and hurdles. </span></p>
<h3><strong>A great mind behind the idea</strong></h3>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I had the concept of making Completely Raw Stories when I started to see that each of our circumstances was special, although this became a worldwide pandemic. We have our own unique stories to share as people, collaborators, and communities. A certain kind of circumstance or culture that was affected would come to mind as the days came and went. I felt this deep desire to document everybody&#8217;s story, too, because this is a time worth remembering. All you need to do is to share <a href="https://trulyrawstories.com/share-your-experiences-and-feel-the-difference/"><strong>best lockdown experience</strong></a> and be a part of the forum. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are times when we do not feel comfortable with sharing our feelings with near ones. You need someone you do not know or who will not judge you. This platform can help you in discussing the <strong>great lockdown experience</strong> and enjoy discussing your feelings without any boundations.  </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sharing your emotions is not easy every time. There are fears of being judged. The people on our platform do not know you personally and hence it is easy to share your emotions openly with them. Be a part of our journey and let the world learn from your struggles. You can easily be the one who can motivate the crowd with your experiences. Just stay clear and enjoy being apart. Also not only writing but we also have a great place for you to read the struggles and joys of others.  </span></p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine Troyano]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Feb 2021 05:34:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Hi, I am Amanda from Australia. Lockdown was one of the best times that I experienced. In the time when we are all busy with our jobs and studies, it was the time that we all got to spend together as a family and enjoy delicious food cooked at home.  My Mum, brother Louise, and [&#8230;]</p>
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<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Hi, I am Amanda from Australia. Lockdown was one of the best times that I experienced. In the time when we are all busy with our jobs and studies, it was the time that we all got to spend together as a family and enjoy delicious food cooked at home. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">My Mum, brother Louise, and my grandparents too were here and we loved spending quality time together and focusing on making some great memories, while things have been difficult.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Over the past nine weeks, our families have been shielding at home now. This has now become a different way of life for us, with my husband working from home, upstairs in the playroom of our children, and my kids Heidi and Noah home-schooling themselves.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">However, having an incredibly fragile kid during lockdown doesn&#8217;t come without its difficulties. My mother was undergoing emergency tests and had an operation that was imminently scheduled to take place. Of course, the operation has now been delayed, and experts are trying to find the best possible way to conduct the tests. In the meantime, my mom, unfortunately, learns how to &#8216;put up with&#8217; the most prevalent body spasms that take over his body during the night, without us understanding what the cause is and without care. This is as well as having to tackle one of his complicated situations, waking him up each night in a less than desirable way, in order to keep her alive.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In our early days of shielding, the toughest thing was getting groceries and important things. Our nominated person to do the food shop was my husband, Stuart, who took extra care to try and reduce the risks. I&#8217;m talking about putting anti-bac on keys, glasses, washing clothing, and the second he stepped through the door, straight into the shower! Fortunately, we now have a vulnerable government home delivery slot and a food parcel full of important products every week. This has been a godsend, as it suggests that there is no need for needless publicity.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Lockdown was full of ups and downs but was also one of the best times that we have spent in ages. We got to know a lot more about each other and one of the best things that happened was I got to learn cooking. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">My mum has been the best cook and used to make me relish the best delicacies during the holidays. This time I made sure to note down the recipes she follows. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">It can be truly impossible not to go out for walks. The weather has been beautiful! We are very fortunate that last year we made our small garden accessible so that we can enjoy some fresh air and exercise, but it&#8217;s not quite the same as going out. From time to time, we are allowed to go for a rare stroll, but with plenty of extra precautions in place again. When we go, my mum does not use her wheelchair because of the chance of germs on her wheels. Yet she loves being high up and unable to touch anything in the backpack carrier! We are still concerned when we go out. From home, we still prefer very isolated routes to try to stop seeing others and have wipes and gel on hand.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Due to COVID-19, we have had our two recent holidays canceled and have not had a vacation since just before Christmas. This place is typically our refuge, out of daily life&#8217;s hustle and bustle.</span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">We still have the same things to juggle, despite being at home, and it is harder to do so in several respects. The treatment of my mother, the treatments, the virtual appointments that can even last up to two hours! </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Owing to the current situation and handling challenging issues at home without as much assistance, our medical problems are now heightened. Not to mention, home-schooling is, of course, a new one added to the list, and Stuart also balances his full-time job. So we miss our little breaks, a lot, and wish that everything get back on track and we can lead our life as it used to be before coronavirus gave us a tough time. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">I am from a family who is seriously waiting for the vaccination to come and give us relief in our life again. </span></p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine Troyano]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2021 11:22:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Lockdown has not had a positive impact on everyone. On the off chance that you likewise have feelings and sentiments that you need to impart to everybody then you should sign in to our site and compose your story. You can share unedited stories as well as peruse the accounts of others as well. Sharing [&#8230;]</p>
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<p>Lockdown has not had a positive impact on everyone. On the off chance that you likewise have feelings and sentiments that you need to impart to everybody then you should sign in to our site and compose your story. You can share <a href="https://trulyrawstories.com/craigs-story/">unedited stories</a> as well as peruse the accounts of others as well.</p>
<p>Sharing your <strong>best lockdown experience</strong> may relieve some pressure, creating a sense of lightness. As individuals out there don&#8217;t have any acquaintance with you they won&#8217;t pass judgment on you. So many hesitate to put pen to paper, feeling like their stories don’t matter or they are not suffering as much as others out there. But every story is important. Everyone has a story. Fear of ‘getting their story right’ has also been a reason to hesitate. There is no ‘right way’ to create your story. Just let your feelings flow. Your console will be your best buddy and will give you genuine feelings of serenity.</p>
<h3><strong>Share your encounters and feel refreshed and rejuvenated</strong></h3>
<p>The pandemic of COVID-19 has contaminated people around the globe and brought unmatched difficulties. Pandemics have affected the wellbeing, riches, and public activity of occupants worsening preceding rejection and periphery. In that sense, the reason for this undertaking is to all the more likely comprehend the responses of individuals to the pandemic. Individuals lost their positions and some even depleted their investment funds. Subsequently, the time was despicable for some out there. On the off chance that you are additionally experiencing a similar situation, you should pen down your musings and let the world know about your <a href="https://trulyrawstories.com/">great lockdown experience</a>.</p>
<p>Additionally, it strengthens the voices of individuals and helps to improve the versatility of the gathering. In these times of estrangement, through trading their &#8216;Lockdown Tales&#8217;, this activity fabricates new visual connections between social orders around the world. Compose whatever you feel and appreciate perusing the encounters of others. This way our site will turn into your mysterious family to offer you help at any point you need support of others.</p>
<h3><strong>The ones anonymous to you can be the best healers</strong></h3>
<p>This proposition is significant on the grounds that individuals and gatherings can be enlivened through web-based narrating. What&#8217;s more, it causes their partition to be upset and the trading of capital energized. Narrating requires observers. Notwithstanding, attributable to this overall pandemic, unfamiliar voyagers have begun showing up, raising the distance of the populace. Thusly, as a likely option in contrast to building ties and as a possible wellspring of gathering income, we present intuitive narrating.</p>
<p>As we find out about their readiness needs for virtual visits, our members show us how they are revamping their travel industry contributions for worldwide virtual crowds. Redone intuitive travel industry courses and directions are offered to members to help them use channels to extend the dispersion of their visits to worldwide crowds.</p>
<h3><strong>The most ideal approach</strong></h3>
<p>We are glad to offer this discussion in which their pristine intuition the travel industry is presented by occupants and assemblages occupied with bunch visits and guided visits. Lockdown Story composing is a mixed media project that assembles the voices of networks, creates local area preparation, and opens another gathering for experiences on the vivid walk.</p>
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		<title>Share Your Lockdown Experience And Enjoy Reading Stories Of Others</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine Troyano]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 19 Jan 2021 12:31:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Lockdown has not been a happy time for everyone. If you also have emotions and feelings that you want to share with everyone then you must log in to our website and share your story. You can share unedited stories and also read the stories of others as well. Sharing your story and experience can [&#8230;]</p>
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<p align="justify">Lockdown has not been a happy time for everyone. If you also have emotions and feelings that you want to share with everyone then you must log in to our website and share your story. You can <a href="https://trulyrawstories.com/craigs-story/">share unedited stories</a> and also read the stories of others as well. Sharing your story and experience can actually help you in tapering down the stress. This creates a sense of lightness as people out there do not know you personally and will not judge you. Sometimes it easier to write it down.  Pen to paper.  Get it off your chest. Releasing your feelings creates space. So <strong>lockdown story writing </strong>is a great initiative to be a part of. All you need to do is to create your account and get going. Your keyboard is going to be your best companion and will give you peace of mind.</p>
<h3><strong>Be a part of the journey and share your experiences</strong></h3>
<p>The pandemic of COVID-19 has infected populations around the world and brought unparalleled challenges. Pandemics have impacted the health, wealth, and social life of residents exacerbating prior to exclusion and marginality. In that sense, the purpose of this project is to better understand the reactions of people to the pandemic. People lost their jobs and some even exhausted their savings. Hence the time was pathetic for many out there. If you are also going through the same dilemma then you must pen down your thoughts and let the world know.</p>
<p>Moreover, it also seeks to reinforce the voices of people and help improve the resilience of the group. In these periods of alienation, through exchanging your &#8216;Lockdown Tales&#8217;, this initiative builds new visual links between societies worldwide. Write whatever you feel and enjoy reading the experiences of others. This way our website will become your anonymous family to offer you help whenever you are in need.</p>
<h3><strong>Let the world know your journey</strong></h3>
<p>This proposal is important because people and groups can be inspired through online storytelling. In addition, it helps their separation to be disrupted and the exchange of capital encouraged. Storytelling requires witnesses. <em>However, owing to this worldwide pandemic, foreign travelers have started arriving, raising the alienation of the population.</em> Therefore, as a potential alternative to building ties and as a potential source of group revenue, we present interactive storytelling.</p>
<p align="justify">As we hear about their preparation needs for virtual tours, our participants show us how they are reorganizing their tourism offerings for global virtual audiences. Customized interactive tourism courses and guidance are offered to participants to help them use channels to expand the distribution of their tours to global audiences.</p>
<h3><strong>The best way to help meet loose ends</strong></h3>
<p>We are proud to offer this forum in which their brand-new interactive tourism is introduced by residents and collectives engaged in group tours and guided tours. <a href="https://trulyrawstories.com/">Lockdown Story writing</a> is a multimedia project that puts together the voices of communities, develops community training, and opens a new forum for encounters on the immersive walk.</p>
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		<title>Michelle’s Lockdown Story</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine Troyano]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 12 Jan 2021 07:17:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Hello I am Michelle Thomas from Canada. Life has never been easy for me as I am a student and used to work in the outlet of Mc Donald’s. But coronavirus gave me a huge spat on the face and brought my life to a halt. The college got online and I lost my job. [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello I am Michelle Thomas from Canada. Life has never been easy for me as I am a student and used to work in the outlet of Mc Donald’s. But coronavirus gave me a huge spat on the face and brought my life to a halt. The college got online and I lost my job. With the outbreak of coronavirus in the country,  efforts were being made to spread the outbreak of the virus in the best possible manner.</p>
<p>Therefore, during such times, it became essential to safeguard the safety of the people in the best possible manner. In such situations, the entire country was put to a lockdown wherein we had to rush to our home towns and at the same time, the entire country had come to a standstill. In order to prevent the people from going outside and come in contact with various people, the movement of the people was also restricted in the worst possible manner. In addition, the malls, cinemas, temples, community halls, schools, colleges, hotels, restaurants, etc were shut down.</p>
<p>The lockdown so imposed was so strict that the government had even specified the timings in which the people had to work and come outside the homeplace. What a situation that used to be!  We used to wake early in the morning and buy the necessary stuff in the minimum possible time. There used to be so much of hustle and bustle in one hour and then for the rest of the day it was a pin drop silence that used to prevail outside the markets.</p>
<p>The police used to do patrolling and we were all made to stay indoors. There was high level security all around and all we could here were the sirens of ambulance that were taking the patients in them.</p>
<p>The best part about the lockdown was that I came back home and got to stay with my parents. I learnt drawing and dancing in the period. It was a great time for me. I used to stay in a Punjabi community and my parents are half Indian so it was a great time for me to learn about my religion. Also the next thing that I enjoyed the most was eating delicious things that my neighbourhood aunty used to cook.</p>
<p>We all live like a huge family and celebrate things together. All the festivals that our community used to celebrate were now done virtually. We all used to gather and do the prayers to keep the virus away.</p>
<p>I understand the value of social contact, however, when living the lockdown life, after all it is what makes us people.</p>
<p>The ordinary realities of the pre-COVID-19 universe, which now feel so much more than fiction, I have started to neglect.</p>
<p>Having enough time for myself brought me down the long direction of introspection. I started to understand the shortcomings of the pre-covid life I led.</p>
<p>I would tell that from being boxed inside, this introspection has given me a fresh outlook.</p>
<p>In the middle of a collapsing population, humanitarian disasters, earthquakes, explosions, swarms of locusts, crime, riots, brutality, the list goes on&#8230;</p>
<p>However, there were times when I used to miss my college, my friends, and the outings which we used to have when we were free and there were no restrictions in any manner. This actually made me realize the importance of everything in every single detail in my life.</p>
<p>I comfort my friends and family through difficult times, who are continuously lifting me up. From desperation of becoming effective for an excess of college deadlines or dealing with mental health challenges suffocated within four walls, I started to sympathise immensely with general human traits that help me win my own wars. I benefit from their lockout tales every day.</p>
<p>I developed immense respect for my mother, who, through her busy zoom meetings, tolerates two grown-up adults and their tantrums.</p>
<p>However, in order to lessen her job at home, I do my best to give her a hand.</p>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine Troyano]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2020 10:25:32 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Hello all, I am Anna from London. I am a simple happy go lucky girl but the pandemic changed my life. it not only changed my life but turned it upside down. We all were a happy family but the spread of coronavirus and the lockdown gave us financial issues. my father was laid off [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello all, I am Anna from London. I am a simple happy go lucky girl but the pandemic changed my life. it not only changed my life but turned it upside down. We all were a happy family but the spread of coronavirus and the lockdown gave us financial issues. my father was laid off from his job and my brother too had to face the same. My mother is a homemaker and I too had a casual lifestyle.</p>
<p>The loss of his job made my father suffer from anxiety and depression. This eventually turned out to be fatal for his life and he left us for his journey to heaven. The lockdown made us suffer so much. My mother was diagnosed as COVID positive and had to be sent to the isolation center.</p>
<p>COVID has not only proven to be a pandemic but it has given huge struggles to the ones who are suffering. The middle-class people are not able to survive and the government is not ready to open up. The new strain of coronavirus has made us scared.</p>
<p>The best way to be with those who love us more than others is the best way to fight the virus. How many parents shower us with love and care that no one should be in that position, so respect your parents never make them feel pain. They always have to be happy and happy. I have to make my parents feel happy and always proud of me. I always love them. But this is not going to be easy for me.</p>
<p>So stringent was the lockdown enforced that the government had also specified the timings in which the people had to operate and come out of the house. What a scene it used to be! We used to wake up early in the morning and, as soon as possible, buy the necessary things. In one hour, there used to be too much hustle and bustle, and then it was a pin drop silence for the rest of the day that used to reign outside the markets. Police used to patrol and witness the miscreants, and therefore, at the same time, they used to reprimand the individuals for breaking the rules enforced during the lockdown period. I have been so lethargic in such a situation. I used to wake up late in the morning and then continued to sleep for a large portion of the day again.</p>
<p>However, the best part was to ensure that at least I was a bit productive towards the end of the day, and hence, at the same time, I made it a daily habit of learning something new in one or the other way. These news things included cooking Italian food and hence, at the same time practicing aerobics the same day. In addition, there were also some additional factors, which had to be taken into accord. There used to be many restrictions that even in the household we had to see. Therefore, in such a situation, we used to sanitize our hands every time we touched anything which came from outside. The fear of the virus has ingrained in the mind so much that every time an ambulance used to cross people were scared and silently prayed for the survivors. In addition, there was an attempt made to cook every single thing in the home itself. No food from outside was acceptable.</p>
<p>I established the habits of participating in research projects with regard to my studies and learning the aspects that were not previously taken into account by us. I have purchased and read several fictional and non-fictional books for hours. Netflix, of course, topped my regular list in the best possible way. I&#8217;ve been binge-watching too many shows and new films. In fact, I also spent the maximum amount of time with my parents that I somehow missed in previous years. In addition, in the best possible way, I tried to carry out creative ideas for celebrating birthdays. There have also been other cases. At times, I have tried to cook for my family.</p>
<p>The best part, however, was to ensure that by the end of the day, at least I was a bit active, and so, at the same time, I made it a daily habit of learning something new in one way or another. These news reports included preparing Italian food and thus doing aerobics on the same day at the same time. Moreover, there were also several additional variables that had to be taken into account. There used to be many limitations that we had to see in the home. Therefore, we used to sanitize our hands each time we touched something that came from outside in such a situation. The fear of the virus has been so deeply rooted in the mind that every time an ambulance used to cross people, they were terrified and prayed silently for the survivors. Furthermore, there was an effort made in the home itself to cook every single item. No food from outside was permissible.</p>
<p>There were moments, however, when I missed my college, my friends, and the outings we used to have when we were free and there were no constraints in any way. This really helped me understand in every single detail of my life the meaning of everything.</p>
<p>Owing to the growing rate of infection, the atmosphere was often very depressing. Any part of the spirit, however, was still hoping that the best was yet to come and this too would pass. Therefore, during those days, it was assumed that our true heroes were these people like doctors and policemen who gave us the responsibility to protect us, and we need to honor them in the best way.</p>
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		<title>Personal Lockdown Stories Of The Hurdles I Faced In Lockdown</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Christine Troyano]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2020 10:57:29 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>This is Sophia Morris. I would like to share something in this very difficult time. We all know that there is collective grief happening right now that can feel pretty heavy- because it is. This grief and uncertainty come from a situation of today’s life that is self-isolation. Being able to solve problems usually translates [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This is Sophia Morris. I would like to share something in this very difficult time. We all know that there is collective grief happening right now that can feel pretty heavy- because it is.</p>
<p>This grief and uncertainty come from a situation of today’s life that is self-isolation.</p>
<p>Being able to solve problems usually translates to “good at being a person” in my words.</p>
<p>Unfortunately, we have been taught that loss is intolerable and the idea of sitting with pain is like “Oh my God! NO, not that please” so we immediately try to give our mind a suggestion or maybe an idea and have a lot of questions. But the truth is that this is helpful when someone loses his/her phone but not when somebody’s life is falling apart. “YOU CAN’T FIX LOSS. YOU DON’T HAVE TO”</p>
<p>On 15th march’2020, in the USA. We all citizens were ordered to stay at home and all the governmental operations and non-essential businesses were closed until 30th March. It was absolutely a nightmare for some and in addition, the COVID19 pandemic has caused a severe threat to the lives of people in the form of depression, anxiety, and panic disorders. The worst was that if someone just tested COVID positive then he or she should be in isolation (away from family).</p>
<p>We all know that being isolated can reduce the risk of spreading the virus, but loneliness has a lot to do with mental issues like depression.</p>
<p>Every-day I use to wake up in the morning and say “we will get through this” “this shall too pass” and “we are not alone”</p>
<p>In January’2020, I got diagnosed with autoimmune hepatitis (AIH), in which your own immunity affects the good cells of the liver. I was on steroids along with immunosuppressants. So, I was definitely more prone to catching any kind of infection. My family was really concerned about me and didn’t want me to come in contact with the air or with anyone who is coming from outside.</p>
<p>The lockdown was in march but I have been self-isolating myself since January before the coronavirus has come and affected our lives terribly. It has been a roller coaster of emotions for me and I was sure that it was only the beginning. I learned that life is absolutely unpredictable and anything can happen at any point of time.</p>
<p>I am a flight attendant by profession, it was a complete loss for me. As I was on immunosuppressant and more prone to infection. Even if I was all well after taking medicines on time and maintaining a good diet, I couldn’t join back because of COVID19. In-fact my doctors said that right now I shouldn’t think of flying because of my illness.</p>
<p>Always having a fear that something will not go right in the future and then thinking that it’s very much normal to have pessimistic thoughts, I realized that how our subconscious mind cannot take a joke, it takes you to your words.</p>
<p>I resigned in the month of April because there was no option available for me.</p>
<p>Just imagine you have a job and then you “can’t” have a job because of something which is not in your hand.</p>
<p>However, it’s good to see that nothing stays forever while it makes us stronger and wiser.<br />
It’s your call to fill your subconscious mind with frustration, anger, and hatred (towards your loved ones and your own life) or with love, care, gentleness( most importantly love for your own family)<br />
It’s very easy to be and to feel negative and hence affecting your peace of mind, the heart full of love.</p>
<p>But I also feel that these turning points in life are “maybe” important to figure out what else you can do with life and yourself.</p>
<p>As long as we have our senses, even just one! We have the possibility to make us “human” feel connected.<br />
What I experienced is that life can become health and healthcare can become about making life more wonderful rather than just less horrible.</p>
<p>Here is where care becomes a playful act, a sense of love, and to live life. Play may sound a funny word here but it is also one of our highest forms of adaptation. Consider every major effort it takes to be human!! The need for shelter has given rise to homes/architecture and in the same way, the need for food has given rise to cuisine/different kinds of foods.</p>
<p>The only thing which we can do right now is just take care of each other and just be there for each other.</p>
<p>All the extra stress of no work, no income, and a threat of coming in contact with the virus will not help. It is just time. My mother always says- “that if your good times have passed, you bad times will too. Just wait for it and be in the moment.”</p>
<p>It&#8217;s important to realize that you can always find a shock of beauty or meaning in what life you have left, like a call from your loved one can create warmth in you and keep a check that if you are fine or not. Mental health is important, it is important to check on people who mean something to you.</p>
<p>During these times, being your authentic self may help and we cannot have the same expectations of ourselves as we would in a normal week because these are not so normal weeks. You just have to be really patient with yourself. All the things that might happen, all we can really do is just take each day it comes and do the best we can by following all the social distancing measures.</p>
<p>Choosing something difficult during a difficult time is an act of courage. We all should be prepared enough that even if the world ends today, we don’t lose our vision, hope of living, and giving love.<br />
And one act of kindness can change the world. Have you ever thought that what is closer to people who are closer to depression?</p>
<p>The answer is comfort, feeling burdened, and unburdened to those they love existential peace.<br />
Talk as much as you can with people over call or facetime. It is all in your hand.</p>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 18 Nov 2020 07:54:52 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>I am Sapna, a student of English Hons, studying miles away from my hometown and living away from my parents. I used to get so engrossed in the daily chores of my life that I completely forgot to take out time for myself. Hence, in such a situation, I always had a secret wish wherein [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p align="justify">I am Sapna, a student of English Hons, studying miles away from my hometown and living away from my parents. I used to get so engrossed in the daily chores of my life that I completely forgot to take out time for myself. Hence, in such a situation, I always had a secret wish wherein my university gets shut and I am asked to go back to my hometown and enjoy with my family. I never knew this thing would get satisfied and my speculation could turn into reality. This is something that happened to me in the initial part of 2020.</p>
<p align="justify">With the outbreak of coronavirus in the country, efforts were being made to spread the outbreak of the virus in the best possible manner. Therefore, during such times, it became essential to safeguard the safety of the people in the best possible manner. In such situations, the entire country was put to a lockdown wherein we had to rush to our home towns and at the same time, the entire country had come to a standstill. In order to prevent the people from going outside and come in contact with various people, the movement of the people was also restricted in the worst possible manner. In addition, the malls, cinemas, temples, community halls, schools, colleges, hotels, restaurants, etc were shut down.</p>
<p align="justify">The lockdown so imposed was so strict that the government had even specified the timings in which the people had to work and come outside the homeplace. What a situation that used to be! We used to wake early in the morning and buy the necessary stuff in the minimum possible time. There used to be so much of hustle and bustle in one hour and then for the rest of the day it was a pin drop silence that used to prevail outside the markets. Police used to patrol around and witness the miscreants and hence, at the same time, they used to reprimand the persons for having violated the rules which were imposed in the duration of lockdown. In such a situation, I became so lethargic. I used to wake up late in the morning and then again managed to sleep for a substantial part of the day.</p>
<p align="justify">However, the best part was to ensure that at least I was a bit productive towards the end of the day, and hence, at the same time, I made it a daily habit of learning something new in one or the other way. These news things included cooking Italian food and hence, at the same time practicing aerobics the same day. In addition, there were also some additional factors, which had to be taken into accord. There used to be many restrictions that even in the household we had to see. Therefore, in such a situation, we used to sanitize our hands every time we touched anything which came from outside. The fear of the virus has ingrained in the mind so much that every time an ambulance used to cross people were scared and silently prayed for the survivors. In addition, there was an attempt made to cook every single thing in the home itself. No food from outside was acceptable.</p>
<p align="justify">With respect to my studies, I developed the habits of engaging in research projects and learning the dimensions which have not been taken into accord earlier by us. I also bought many fictional and non-fictional books and read them for hours. Of course, Netflix topped my daily lists in the best possible manner. I used to binge-watch so many shows and the latest movies. In addition, I also spent the maximum time with my family which I somehow missed in the previous years. In addition, I made an attempt to bring out unique ideas for celebrating birthdays in the best possible manner. There have been other situations as well. I tried to cook for my family at times.</p>
<p align="justify">However, there were times when I used to miss my college, my friends, and the outings which we used to have when we were free and there were no restrictions in any manner. This actually made me realize the importance of everything in every single detail in my life.</p>
<p align="justify">Sometimes the atmosphere was very depressing owing to the increasing rate of infection. However, some corner of the heart was always hoping for the fact that the best is yet to come and this too shall pass. Therefore, during such times it was thought that these people like doctors and policemen who were giving the duty to safeguard us were our real heroes and we need to respect them in the best way.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Nov 2020 06:47:24 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>It was the 30th of March 2020.The president of Zimbabwe has just announced that for the next 30 days, the country would be completely shut down. No unnecessary movement, no public gatherings, no working. News about the nationwide lockdown was immediately dismissed by many Zimbabwean families, primarily those that worked in the informal sector were [&#8230;]</p>
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										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It was the 30th of March 2020.The president of Zimbabwe has just announced that for the next 30 days, the country would be completely shut down. No unnecessary movement, no public gatherings, no working. News about the nationwide lockdown was immediately dismissed by many Zimbabwean families, primarily those that worked in the informal sector were socialising, interacting with others is at the very centre of work in the informal sector.</p>
<p>Grace, a 21-year-old girl, works with her parents by selling a variety of fruits and vegetable, snacks and handmade garments on the streets. Grace’s father is a mechanic who repairs virtually anything from cars, bicycles, and computers. Like 80% of the country, Grace and her family rely on selling goods in order to survive.</p>
<p>Grace’s livelihood and impoverished standard of living takes a deeper negative turn when the national lockdown is announced. Unable to interact with customers and forced to stay at home, her family struggled to get food on their already small table.</p>
<p>When police start patrolling the streets to ensure compliance with Covid 19 regulations, Grace and her family initially ignoring the lock down rules, in order to go out and find money for their next meal. Beaten and arrested many times by the brutal police and military force, for violating the rules, Grace and her parents can longer keep risking their lives. Grace’s father reaches a point where his body cannot with stand anymore beatings. With no government support or compensation for the unemployed or informal sector workers, Grace is forced to look into alternative means to support her family, one of them being prostitution.</p>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2020 02:45:03 +0000</pubDate>
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<p>I can see how this pandemic has changed the way businesses are run, the way people conduct themselves day to day. At first, I was bummed staying home all the time but now I am happy to do this. I am especially glad to have my family with me. I think if it were not for them my head would be spinning even more than it is now and I would struggle to keep my mental health in tact.They give me a reason to stay strong, stay healthy and continue to make the very best of the situation and they help me to be patient, positive and resourceful and enjoy basic pleasures of life.</p>
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<p>and we are all humans who need to shift our focus to using our energy to help one another.</p>
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<h3>I&#8217;m feeling sort of stuck in the middle.  My family of 4 has been fortunate &#8212; we have reserves to draw on during this time when I&#8217;ve been partially employed.  We haven&#8217;t been directly affected by illness from the pandemic, but we keep hearing about more and more people who have been affected.  The first direct connection was a co-worker who lost a father due to the disease.  More recently a cousin who works in the medical field was infected &#8212; fortunately she did not become seriously ill.  There is a kind of looming dread that feels like more people close to us will be affected, it&#8217;s just a matter of time.  There is another type of fear about one of us, or our aging parents, getting infected.</h3>
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<div>We have adapted fairly well to sheltering-in-place.  We shop less frequently, but more thoughtfully.  One thing that surprised me was how much I miss going to the gym.  I knew I&#8217;d miss the group class exercise, but have also acutely missed the social aspects of chatting with the instructors and other regular students before and after classes.  Our family tries to get outdoor exercise by walking, jogging, or bicycling.  The cycling has been particularly enjoyable for the family.  We learned that bicycles have been in short supply since so many people have been buying them as a way to exercise outdoors.  I was happy to be able to fix up a neighbor&#8217;s old bike and pass it along to another neighbor who needed one.</div>
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<div>We have had many challenging family discussions about what kinds of outside activities to do &#8212; should we meet friends and stay on opposite sides of the sidewalk to talk?  Should we go for a group hike or a bike ride with other households?  Should we go camping?  Should we visit the grandparents?  The teenagers are forming their own opinions and though processes, which is fantastic, but it also slows down consensus building.  Ultimately we decided to take some camping trips, because most of the time we&#8217;d be outdoors.  We decided to wait to visit one of the grandmas because that visit would be mostly indoors. Curiously she is pushing for us to visit, but we are more worried than she is about spreading potential germs.</div>
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