April 6, 2020, I sit in my living room at my school desk and finish my homework for online classes of the second semester. I’m in isolation with feelings of fear, loneliness and confusion.
Isolation is the state of being in a place or situation that is separate from others. What does isolation do to a person? Isolation can increase the mask of mental health such as depression, social anxiety, and low self-esteem. To stay sane in isolation a person must: create own space, stay clean, get physical, and stick to a routine.
Fear is an unpleasant feeling triggered by the perception of danger, real or imagined. Fear keeps people safe. Fear acts as a internal danger alarm. When a person gets sacred their bodies react physically so they can handle danger, also known as fight-or-flight response. Fear gives a person a natural high and a sense of empowerment. Fear gives a person clarity on what’s really important in life.
I’m doing okay with isolation from the outside world that is infected with COVID-19. I was already a germaphobe before this began. I would like a summer 2020 and to get back to both my jobs.
Facts, not fear. Clean hands. Open hearts.
Dara Donio
Rowan ICCI Spring 2020 
“Facts, not fear. Clean hands. Open hearts.”
Great ending.
I, too, want a summer 2020, Dara. Hopefully if we keep social distancing, that can happen, at least somewhat.
Thank you for letting us know how you’re doing so openly. I hope the feelings of fear, loneliness, and confusion lift soon. It’s powerful writing.
I really like your image, too. It captures the surreal and frustrating nature of all of this.
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This was a great post! I It was really cool have to described “fear” so vividly and most of us can relate because no one knows what’s going to happen next.
I also hope we have a summer because if we didn’t I feel like EVERYONE would go crazy!
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I love the format of your piece and how you started with the three emotions you felt and actually explained them in your following paragraphs—very impactful and as Madi said, most of us can relate to!
I hope you’re doing well and keeping busy during this rough and boresome time!
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Your first paragraph is impressive how you engaged the audience, this situation is very relatable and worlds like fear, loneliness, and confusion really set the tone for the rest of the post. You went in depth with these words in the rest of the post as well and gave your work good direction. This was a great read and I hope your things get better so we can get back to our regular lives.
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