Grief and the New Normal
So, last night I was sitting at the local restaurant bar, chatting with the bartender and waiting for my girlfriends to arrive for happy hour and chats - maybe even a hot plate of nachos. Just kidding. As much as I would like to have brushed my hair, be wearing real pants, and “outside” shoes - that is just not the reality of the world I am currently living in. Did you know there is a global pandemic going on?! ::insert insane laughter here:: Of course you know - you are also living in this new reality we call “The Rona”, “COVID-times”, “Coronaviscious”, “The COVE”, “Coronacation” (maybe a stretch at this point). No matter what you call it, the world has forever changed and the entire planet is a player in the gameshow of “WTF?!” (sponsored by Charmin and Purell). Here is how I see it. We are collectively experiencing fear, anxiety, sadness, and loss of all kinds. This game we have all been forced to play (just like Jr High dodgeball) came unexpectedly,...