Participant 032 Community Conversations Interview

Date

2020-10-22

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Trenton, N.J.: New Jersey State Library

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In this interview, Participant 32 shares that COVID-19 has brought challenges with seeing family. They share that they drew their strength from God, and followed guidelines such as social distancing and wearing a mask when around people. The participant shares that they lost family members and experienced PTSD and depression during COVID-19. They share that they distributed hand sanitizers to other community members, and received food and support from their community as well. The participant shares their perceptions that people were worried, but that New Jersey had a good response.

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Mercer Co. (N.J.), New Jersey, COVID-19 Pandemic, Religion or Spirituality, Acts of Kindness, Positive Outlook, View of NJ Government's Response to the Pandemic, Negative Mental Health Outcomes, Food Insecurity

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