Langomas, Jasmin2021-10-282021-10-282020-12-23https://hdl.handle.net/10929/74543In this poetry submission, titled "The New Reality," Participant 247 describes feelings of isolation and a longing for friendship and company during the COVID-19 pandemic quarantine. The participant reminisces about lost experiences such as prom and graduation, but looks at the pandemic as an opportunity for growth. They encourage readers to remain positive and explore new passions they did not have time for before. The participant also shares the importance of mental health and resources available to youth.PDFen-USThis Item is protected by copyright and/or related rights. You are free to use this Item in any way that is permitted by the copyright and related rights legislation that applies to your use. In addition, no permission is required from the rights-holder(s) for non-commercial uses. For other uses you need to obtain permission from the rights-holder: New Jersey YMCA State AllianceSelf-Care StrategiesSocial Disconnect - Social Isolation and LonelinessPositive OutlookNegative Mental Health OutcomesCOVID-19 Health BehaviorsMental HealthHealth BehaviorsMiddlesex Co. (N.J.)New JerseyCOVID-19 PandemicWrittenNew Jersey YMCA State Alliance