By: David M, NATIVIDAD
This pandemic has made me more conscious of certain aspects of my life. I’ve discovered that we as a society don’t place a high value on things that really matter, like mental and environmental health.
During the lockdown, most of us struggled to cope. We were unprepared emotionally and mentally to deal with the circumstance. Why, though? Is it because it’s become taboo to discuss mental health in society? Or has mental health been stigmatized for so long that no one wants to speak up about it? It clearly indicates that something was fundamentally wrong with how we were conducting things before to the pandemic. I also discovered that the majority of us are unable to tolerate being alone. We are reliant on
This pandemic has taught me about the tragic consequences of an exceedingly contagious disease. Every night, our news broadcasts the most recent statistics on sickness and deaths. These are the latest developments. It terrified us every evening at dinnertime. The horror is now amplified by the fact that our numbers are enormous.
I discovered that personal contact and socialization play a larger role in our lives than I previously realized. I’ve suffered as a fortunate student with a loving supporting parent, who is not alone in his loneliness, and encouraging, friendly neighbors, friends, and relatives. The distance, as well as the lack of group activities, all dampened my spirits. Despite being blessed, I was struck despite being a cheerful, laughing kind.
I think of my family members, who are failing in school, who are experiencing adolescence in confinement, who are missing senior year activities, and who are experiencing college online. They’ve missed out on opportunities for personal growth and learning through relationships with others. Their lives have been altered forever. Unfortunately, this occurred at the start of their lives. Their loss is immeasurable in comparison to mine. Those who have been left without loving support and jobs have also suffered greatly.
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