Perez, Miriam2021-10-282021-10-282021-01-07https://hdl.handle.net/10929/74530In this interview, Participant 227 shares about their experience not having physical contact with loved ones during the COVID-19 pandemic. The participant describes challenges related to loss of income and feeling isolated when they were not used to living alone, but shares that they relied on their faith for strength. They express disappointment hearing about the death toll of the pandemic and fear that a cure will not be found. The participant talks about being exposed to COVID-19 many times in their work and responsibilities within their church community, and shares their perspective that New Jersey's quarantine period should have been longer or more enforced.0:08:49MPEG-4en-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 BehaviorsSocial Disconnect - Social Isolation and LonelinessReligion or SpiritualityVaccine for COVID-19UnpredictabilitySecondary Suffering and TraumaView of NJ Government's Response to the PandemicRecommendationsActs of KindnessNegative Mental Health OutcomesEmploymentLoss of Job or BusinessSocial and Economic FactorsPassaic Co. (N.J.)New JerseyCOVID-19 PandemicParticipant 227 Community Conversations InterviewVideoNew Jersey YMCA State Alliance