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Hi Erika, thanks for your post. I am a very social person and have been struggling with isolation from COVID myself. My son has some health issues and until he can get vaccinated (which now looks like he can’t until late Nov this year), we have had to keep him isolated to prevent him from getting a bad case of COVID that could cause him to be hospitalized or die according to doctors. Not to mention my father in law who just passed away from cancer and pneumonia. It has been a point of contention between me and my wife since I got back from an unaccompanied deployment last fall. I haven’t been in a church in 2 years and am trying to maintain connections with Christian friends through phone or zoom but it has been tougher with in person interactions because I’m wearing a mask and they are not with the way culture is right now can make it seem awkward. I am doing what I can to continue to push for myself and my family to be less isolated but have to trust God for the change in time. I do see a light at the end of the tunnel even though it is far away now…but at least it is not completely black with no end in sight.
Hi Chris, thank you for reading and for sharing how you are REALLY doing. First, I am sending you & your family love, strength, hugs, & prayers as you navigate the loss of your father in-law on top of the isolation from COVID. I understand the difficulty with in person interactions as you do your part to protect your family. The times right now are tough & I am so happy to see/read that you can see the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. Stay connected as best you can & know that you are not alone in your struggle.
Totally get it. I worked from for a little while and soon realized I missed the relationships. As much I tried to tell myself that I was an island it just isn’t true. I’m proud of you for getting out. Good luck
Your posts are being shared. Keep up the good work, and if you aren’t on RallyPoint yet, you should be. I hope you find just enough interaction today. https://www.rallypoint.com/status-updates/7584939
Hi Erika! I isolate at times but tend to enjoy my alone time. Maybe too much. I volunteer at an equine therapy ranch and interact there. That place gets me out of my shell and gives me a task. Struggle well!
Hi Paula! Thank you for sharing. I think we all “recharge” differently as well. Sometimes it involves people, other times it’s animals, & still other times it requires isolation. Struggle well, sister!
Christopher Reardon
March 22, 2022 22:33Hi Erika, thanks for your post. I am a very social person and have been struggling with isolation from COVID myself. My son has some health issues and until he can get vaccinated (which now looks like he can’t until late Nov this year), we have had to keep him isolated to prevent him from getting a bad case of COVID that could cause him to be hospitalized or die according to doctors. Not to mention my father in law who just passed away from cancer and pneumonia. It has been a point of contention between me and my wife since I got back from an unaccompanied deployment last fall. I haven’t been in a church in 2 years and am trying to maintain connections with Christian friends through phone or zoom but it has been tougher with in person interactions because I’m wearing a mask and they are not with the way culture is right now can make it seem awkward. I am doing what I can to continue to push for myself and my family to be less isolated but have to trust God for the change in time. I do see a light at the end of the tunnel even though it is far away now…but at least it is not completely black with no end in sight.
Erika E
March 22, 2022 22:46Hi Chris, thank you for reading and for sharing how you are REALLY doing. First, I am sending you & your family love, strength, hugs, & prayers as you navigate the loss of your father in-law on top of the isolation from COVID. I understand the difficulty with in person interactions as you do your part to protect your family. The times right now are tough & I am so happy to see/read that you can see the light at the end of the proverbial tunnel. Stay connected as best you can & know that you are not alone in your struggle.
Gavin Mark
March 22, 2022 16:49Totally get it. I worked from for a little while and soon realized I missed the relationships. As much I tried to tell myself that I was an island it just isn’t true. I’m proud of you for getting out. Good luck
Erika E
March 22, 2022 16:50Thanks!
dakorillon
March 22, 2022 09:25Your posts are being shared. Keep up the good work, and if you aren’t on RallyPoint yet, you should be. I hope you find just enough interaction today. https://www.rallypoint.com/status-updates/7584939
Erika E
March 22, 2022 09:40Thanks. I actually put on “real” clothes today & plan on going to the grocery store. 🙂
Paula Wells
March 22, 2022 08:58Hi Erika! I isolate at times but tend to enjoy my alone time. Maybe too much. I volunteer at an equine therapy ranch and interact there. That place gets me out of my shell and gives me a task. Struggle well!
Erika E
March 22, 2022 09:10Hi Paula! Thank you for sharing. I think we all “recharge” differently as well. Sometimes it involves people, other times it’s animals, & still other times it requires isolation. Struggle well, sister!