@AlxAlxdr@GuySpringthorpe She has alopecia, an illness that causes hair loss. She has talked about it. It sucks, but it’s not life limiting or physically painful.
“Being an introvert is wanting to be invited, but not wanting to go anywhere. Being lonely at home, but not wanting anyone in your space unless you really like them. And even if you really like them, you want them to go home soon.”
- Daniel Radcliffe
I feel really burnt out lately and I'm trying to be more honest about it. I don't have the energy to text my friends back a lot of the time. I feel isolated and want to sleep a lot. Work is ... hard. I've mentioned this to a couple friends, who said they feel the same way.
Simple pleasures that WILL come again:
- Meeting for coffee
- Dressing up for a night out and saying “right, shall we?” just before leaving the house
- Running for the bus
- Asking at the bar if it’s alright to order some food
- The awkward handshake/hug combo
- Cancelling plans
If you need a wake-up call, here it is: My husband was on a large conference call of American med school deans last night. One asked about legal coverage for pulling people off ventilators to give to others more likely to survive. I.e., not being charged with murder. Here we are.
To parents entertaining kids during social distancing and quarantine: IF YOU KEEP THEM ALIVE THAT IS SUFFICIENT. Don't feel guilty if you're not enriching their souls, teaching them kumihimo & sign language & engaging their spirits. Toss them some fish sticks; they'll be fine.