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Why I’m Optimistic in the face of Covid-19
Keeping things in perspective and having faith
3 min readApr 5, 2020
Like many people, I’ve been on social media more than usual. We’re isolated at home but we still crave connection. So we go online. Many posts I read are full of anxiety, worry and fear. I get it.
We don’t know the future and the present seems pretty grim. People are sick and dying. Some have lost their livelihoods while others struggle to keep up with the demands placed on them. Those of us with elderly relatives worry about them.
I understand all of this, yet, I feel optimistic. Perhaps it’s because of my perspective as a cancer survivor. When I was diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Disease 16 years ago, I was given 6 months to live. A positive attitude and faith saved my life.
