Anonymous2021-10-282021-10-282020-12-31https://hdl.handle.net/10929/74523In this essay, Participant 220 shares how they took extra precautions to protect them and their parents, who are elderly, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The participant describes facing a short supply of necessary medical supplies, and their feelings fof nervousness and concern for family and friends who are healthcare providers. They share about their experience of teaching remotely, and about leaning on the community for support. The participant expresses their disappointment with individuals who are not wearing masks, and their sadness about those who are suffering with COVID-19. They share their perspective that it is important to work together to eradicate the virus.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 AllianceCOVID-19 Health BehaviorsPositive OutlookUnpredictabilityResilienceFrustrations with Lack of AdherenceReligion or SpiritualityNegative Mental Health OutcomesOlder PersonsSocial Disconnect - Social Isolation and LonelinessSecondary Suffering and TraumaVaccine for COVID-19Social Re-ConnectLoss of Job or BusinessChallenges with Remote Schooling_Virtual Learning for ChildrenUnion Co. (N.J.)New JerseyCOVID-19 PandemicWrittenNew Jersey YMCA State Alliance