#OnHoldAtHome with Rebecca & family
“We have made stronger connections to our neighbors.”
What are your fears and/or concerns right now?
How and when will our days return to normal? How will the kids manage to go back to being away from us all day? How can I make my day more productive? When will I be able to visit with family again? I feel anxious and stressed about all the work I need to be doing, but can't. We need more structure/discipline for the kid's time, but that's not happening while we are both working.
What have you learned from living this new normal?
I miss interacting with people and casual conversation more than I expected. I also miss my actual solitude. Kids are doing more chores around the house and learning to cook. They’re helping to bake bread, cookies, and make dinner.
Do you think anything positive will come from all of this?
Our family has a greater appreciation for our health, home, income and resources. We have made stronger connections to our neighbors. The boys are learning to enjoy each other more. They share laughs over TV shows and video games, wrestling, races and nerf battles. The four year age difference is still complicated and they have very different personalities. But, even though they don't say it, they do appreciate having each other around (sometimes).
READ THE STORIES
Click on any of the images below to learn more about what's on the minds of fellow Richmonders. From the pandemic to protests, our community has traveled through months of uncertainty, introspection and reflection. Sharing stories gives us an opportunity to learn, connect and grow with one another in the hopes of cultivating a more compassionate, open-minded and empathetic city to live in.
