Making public My diary Entry for April 1st 2020
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As I write this its April 1st 2020 and as much as I want to say its an April fools joke to those reading this in the future… sadly I have to take a grim turn and tell you the situation of the world is quite dire. We are in the fight of our lives against a pandemic. Thousands around the world are dead… and it looks like the worst is yet to come with the Virus spreading across America. Its called Covid-19, and its a Coronavirus much like SARS.
It originated in China, in the province of Wuhan… they say from animals that should not have been kept in the way they were… or consumed in the way they were. Sadly as of writing this it is reported that many of those markets that sell such animals have apparently reopened… as China is faring quite well now since the original outbreak. I don’t think we as people will ever really learn to not repeat mistakes of the past… It really makes me sad.
Where I am located, New Zealand… we are currently in lock-down. Only essential services deemed so by the government are open. Grocery stores, health related services, pharmacies… and as winter looms… businesses have now been allowed to reopen online ordering for things such as heaters, firewood and blankets. A move that I think will ease a lot of peoples anxiety as there are many more weeks of lock-down to go… and even some talk of it being extended if the numbers of those who have the virus keep growing. Luckily in my country there has only been one reported death.
If our Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern did not take the actions she has taken, I think we would be in a much worse situation. I am thankful to be in this country and to feel confidence in those who are suppose to lead us out of this. My friends in other countries do not share that same feeling and it makes me worry for them.
As for myself … I am not sure how I am. I have been crying a lot. Some to do with the current situation and some to do with my personal lack of family. The television and other messages being broadcast constantly mention the word Family… caring for them, checking on them… and not having some in these current times is really hard.
I do have my care workers, people who are paid to provide care to me as I am disabled and unable to do so myself. I have heard from others in similar situations that there care workers have not been showing up. One of my care workers called Tina has come each day. I am truly blessed to have her on my team. I am not sure what would happen if no one came.
Its also hard not having much to look forward to lately. I really miss junk food… which is not something I ever thought I would say. But I guess things feel so uncertain and comfort food is… well its comforting.
I hope whoever is reading this is safe, and if you are far off in the future… I am hoping things have returned to normal.
About The Author
Matty is a 36 year old girl who is an Autistic Poet, Writer and Artist and lives alone in Christchurch New Zealand with a kitty! Matty has given many talks on autism and about being unique in a world that's often not accepting, Matty has also engaged with artist and worked on Art projects Matty usually works on an Art project at the same time as a writing one! This means posts can be a bit delayed!
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*big hugs* I know it doesn’t feel like it but you’re not alone. We’re all alone in this together.
You might be „on your own“ but please know that you are not alone. I am also afraid a lot and I cry. Crying is good, it can release tension. Keep writing and communicating, that is the best you can do now.
You are such a great writer. I am in New York here in the USA. Please know that I do think of you often.
I think of you as part of my family. The leaders in my country (Canada) were a little slower to move than your prime minister but things could be so much worse. Taking time off from the news/tv, just to give your brain a break from the doom is a good idea.