Lacesha - Missouri

Occupation: Service Coordinator

What Covid-19 related restrictions are in place where you live? 3/23 was the start of a 30-day stay-at-home city and county restriction for St. Louis. Non-essential businesses are closed.

What has been your biggest challenge during this crisis so far? It has been hard for my little kids to understand why we can’t go to family centers (jump places etc) and my elderly parents want to still exhibit their independence and go around to the grocery stores on their own when they shouldn’t.

Describe the emotions you/your family are feeling through this crisis? I feel stressed, scared and sad. I am also grateful for more time with my littles without having to run all over town for activities and meetings.

What are you doing to help cope? Lots of online chatting with coworkers and friends, playing with the kids to keep them engaged and not worried.

If you have a religious background, how has this crisis affected your faith?  It really hasn’t. It has helped me find more time for mediation and reading.

Have you seen any small victories in all of this for you or your family? : The kids are putting the tablets down a little more and asking for more time to do things around the house. Being excited to cook or to clean.

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