#OnHoldAtHome with Sada & family
“The one upside to quarantine is getting to spend a lot more time together.”
What are your fears and/or concerns right now?
Like everyone, we’re stressed – and scared – and feel overwhelmed by what’s going on in the world and in our own city. We’re still shocked this is happening. The kids are adapting, but are having a hard time. Everything has been canceled and when you’re a kid, that’s devastating. Their understanding of time is different. I know they’re having a hard time picturing that this will ever be over.
What have you learned from living this new normal?
My husband and I are now at home with our three children. Tim has always traveled a lot for work, so it’s a very different family dynamic having all five of us in the house all day.
Do you think anything positive will come from all of this?
The one upside to quarantine is getting to spend a lot more time together – that part we’re enjoying. My eldest daughter turned 10 about a week before school was closed and bought a vintage dress at Bygones. We were having a lot of fun dreaming up places she could wear her new dress. Now we’re not going anywhere. Having our portrait taken was so exciting for her because it gave her a reason to wear her dress.
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.
“A bright future is possible, but only if we get to work building it.”
“There has to be a good reason for all this chaos.”
“When life gets back to normal, I hope that there will be echoes of grace in the memory of hardship.”
“These are challenging times for everyone, and it’s important we shed light on the positives.”
“I think we can truly grow as a society from this experience.”
“I do not think we will ever return to normal, but we are trying to live each day guided by hope and gratefulness.”
“Black lives have mattered for centuries, and will continue to matter in the future.”
“It turns out that community, human connection, companionship… that is what keeps me sane.”
“When times are tough, it’s important to help and be open minded to those around you.”
“This is an opportunity for us to search within ourselves and check for our own privileges.”
“The world has been at a standstill, with clear minds and hearts – the truth rises.”
“I want to be able to say that I impacted at least one person’s life before I leave this earth.”
“I love my job and helping people. I think I’m right where I’m supposed to be right now.”
“I hope we learn to live with less. Be kinder with ourselves and others.”
“The pandemic has given us a certain amount of appreciation for routine and our home.”
“I hope people will have a new appreciation for their freedoms and cherish them.”
“Sometimes we need to experience darkness to appreciate the light.”
“Some will find greater faith and put their lives in clearer perspective.”
‘This time together is definitely bringing us closer together as a family.”
“People are so resilient. I guess I always knew that, but this is proving it every day.”
“We’re finding solace in places and things we had not realized we were missing.”
“I’ve learned that I am much more an optimist than a pessimist.”
“We need each other to bring joy and meaning to our lives.”
“We’re all having to dig deep and get through this as a whole.”
“It’s difficult to imagine what the next year or so of my life might look like.”
“Having had COVID-19, I’m living proof that the virus is brutal and can harm very healthy people.”
“We are afraid to acknowledge our trauma and deal with it.”
“Yes, we argue, but we also laugh more now.”
“In many ways, COVID-19 is clearly exposing long-standing issues in our community.”
“Communities are coming together. Relationships are more meaningful.”