Separation

By Samuel Hunh

For the past six months, my family has become isolated because ofCOVID-19. My brother Eric and I have been separated from each other as well. It's been very hard for the both of us.

Before COVID, we would always hang out on the weekends together and play video games and relax at home. We would spend time together alot but when COVID hit we haven’t really hung out together since March.

According to the Tribune Content Agency Graphics, the US has about 2 million cases and has had 100,000 people die from the virus.

Eric has been coping with it well but he is still struggling with the separation. “I like to Facetime you everyday. I like to talk to you and play games with you and it relieves my loneliness,” he says.

During this pandemic, Eric and I got separated from each other due to us living in different households. We haven’t been able to hangout because my aunt is really strict with social distancing.

Eric says “ It’s depressing that I can’t see you and I can’t touch you physically due to COVID-19.”.

As reported by CDC, the virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person. You have to wash your hands frequently and avoid close contact with other people as a few of the safety guidelines.

Eric also stated that he doesn’t really feel good while living with our aunt and uncle. He says it’s very difficult to have his space.

“It’s been fine. Aunt and Uncle could be pressuring about grades. Our cousin is annoying and I don’t have a lot of screentime.”

The Psychological Health Center of Excellence States, “This social isolation adds another layer of stress during this time, and the emotional impact may be even more burdensome for many.”.

During this pandemic I got more lonely because I didn’t get to hangout with my brother and my friends as much. I only get to see Eric briefly when I visit him but it has to be six feet apart and have to wear a mask.

Though 2020 has been an awful year, I hope that in the following years that things will start to get better and that Eric and I can be together again without having to worry about a virus.