My ‘Shelter in Place’ Story
I stayed ‘Shelter in Place’ for over 230 days.
In that time I was only close a few times with 2 friends that were also ‘Shelter in Place’ until they decided to break their streak in which I didn’t see em again. My ex that I lost (largely due to the pandemic making it impossible for us to see each other) moved to Mexico after the summer and we reconnected. This escalated quick. I took a huge leap and broke my discipline not cause I was gonna take a vacation, but to see who I believed was the love of my life.
The trip was special. So much that she proposed to me. We were distant and engaged for a month till I went back to be with her, plan the wedding and start our life as husband and wife.
Unfortunately it didn’t go like that — the woman I loved and I parted ways quite dirty. All that we worked for was thrown to pot. I returned home hopeful to fix things, but it escalated to the ill point of no return. I made the cut and said good bye. A solid month of severe depression and of course back to ‘Shelter in Place’.
The break in my streak caused emotional harm. Cabo San Lucas was quite a mess and I developed ptsd not only from being out of ‘Shelter in Place’ during this pandemic, but additionally from the shock of being emotionally abused by my ex.
Now, 4 month later.
I kept disciplined, even attending a concert in a bubble in order to enjoy being a part of history. I have been inoculate fast due to my pre-existing conditions.
Gave it its time and now I will open up to other opportunities of a life outside my house and I am scared. Scared of being socially awkward and making others uncomfortable, but mostly of pushing my comfort and potentially hurting someone unknowingly.
I take the first step. I know I will adjust quickly. Please continue being responsible and putting others first. We will all adjust and a NEW social civilization life will be created. On that note I am excited. All and all I truly honor and am humbled by my privilege and opportunity. I am to give back. I am to share with you soon.
We will make lives better one action at a time.
With peace and vulnerability,
KaL ★
