Unpacking Emotions of COVID-19: Powerlessness

By Morgan Petit-Homme and Violetta Reum Powerlessness (n.): lack of ability, influence, or power Morgan's Experience: Hey girl! I just want to take a moment to remind you that you are not alone, you are not incapable, and you are allowed to let yourself feel and process all the emotions that come with uncertainty. Merriam-Webster’s …

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Unpacking Emotions of COVID-19: Anxiety

By Violetta Reum and Morgan Petit-Homme Anxiety (n.): a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome Violetta’s Experience: Just like literally millions of people around the world right now, I think the thing I am most anxious about at this time is work.  So many …

Unpacking Emotions of COVID-19: Disappointment

By Violetta Reum and Morgan Petit-Homme Disappointment (n.): the feeling of sadness or displeasure caused by the non-fulfillment of one’s hopes or expectations. Violetta’s Experience: The implications of COVID-19 have been overwhelming; thousands of people are dying world wide and people are jailed and fined if they are seen congregating outside during lockdown.  In the …

Unpacking the Emotions of COVID-19

By Violetta Reum A few weeks ago, I remember seeing something on the news about the coronavirus that was spreading in China. A week later, I heard a podcast that mentioned that this is going to spread quickly and people are going to have to think about their jobs and possibly work from home. A …