It turns out, it did do a bit to lift my Christmas alone. It turns out these shut downs have made some people more cognizant of people ordinarily unknown to most.
People are being more open to understanding how conditions which may seem lax, or tolerable, may have more adversity than is obvious.
I received some small bits of personal attention from various individuals which meant a great deal to me, and were new.
Side note, it goes both ways. I had to call a government service. As I spoke with the person needed, I heard squeals, and barefoot thumping in the background. She made a shout for quiet, then apologized to me. I thanked her for her assistance, and told her I had no problem with the added hurdles of working from home, and conveyed my hugs to the girls for their cooperation.
Being unable to have a job, has made me deeply understanding of unlimited hours trapped with kid in tow.
This has been insanity this year, but from adversity comes opportunity for greater understanding.
I received gifts, and personal tidings this week I’m sure come from understanding achieved thanks to this year’s insanities.
Christmas day was better than I expected.
Thanks for asking.