Tell us about your experience during the pandemic.
I was laid off from my job which lead to a relapse with my addiction and homelessness after losing my apartment, I then started getting unemployment benefits, which really didnt help me in the long run. I felt very isolated, my anxiety and depression was at an all time high and i was scared. I wanted things to be normal again.
What is one memory you have of this time in NH?
I had a baby during the pandemic. I decided not to get vaccinated during the pregnancy and i ended up being covid positive during my delivery in the hospital. My son was not covid positive, but I still had to be in labor by myself and stay in the hospital with my son alone and wearing a mask during labor and delivery. I will never forget that experience.
What would you like future generations to know about this time in NH?
Dont trust leaders just because people (the media and social media) tell you to. Always do your research and make your own decisions based on that information. Trust your instinct. Be kind to people and mother earth, our home. Covid really showed me to appreciate the life that i have, that at any moment anything could happen and change the world we live in and to be grateful for everything we do have here in New Hampshire. It really opened my eyes to a lot of truth i didnt want to look at.