Remembering our "Why"
An anniversary is a good time to remind ourselves of why we do what we do.
“Thank you for wearing a mask. I appreciate it.”
It’s an anniversary none of us want to remember, but grief and trauma don’t just move on with the passing of time. They just lessen.
6 years have passed since the Covid shutdown. For many of us, it feels like we have lived a lifetime since then.
My partner and I still mask in indoor spaces. When someone asks, “Why?” I will answer you. I wish more people would ask rather than make assumptions.
We decided during the shut down that we could only control our behavior, and we would continue to do our part to slow the spread, even if it meant masking for many years in the future.
Here are some true statements I feel compelled to make after sharing our “Why” with you:
We are not judging you for not wearing a mask.
We are not immunocompromised ourselves.
We still love to give hugs!
We still want to sit next to you and interact as we normally would.
Continuing to mask has provided the benefit that we are rarely sick! I’ve had Covid twice since 2020 and otherwise any sickness was mild and due to my seasonal allergies!
Every conversation I’ve had with someone who is immunocompromised or understands our purpose, has been one of gratitude for what we are doing. We do not seek accolades for any of this, as we are simply doing what we can to prevent others from getting sick.
I hope that someday we won’t have to wear the masks, but for now, it’s not harming anyone, only helping!