I've never felt my privilege so keenly as I do now. I get to work. I get to work from home. I get to be safe. No one in my household has to put themselves in harm's way. We have food. We have everything we need and more. Hell, we got a beer delivery yesterday.

We can't sustain a state of emergency this long in our bodies and minds. The sheer mundanity of life under lock down is something I did not anticipate. My world shrinks and flattens.

The bigger world continues to spin in chaos, and the immediate future is bleak. But to concentrate on that now is  a waste of energy. What control do I have?

Everything feels like a waste of energy.

I worry that our determination may falter if things don't get much worse or much better soon.

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It’s true: the storm of COVID-19 is raining down on everyone. However, not everyone will experience the same degree of hardship as a result. Inequality doesn’t disappear in a crisis, it’s magnified – and it must be addressed with a heightened sense of urgency. ⚡️ A few examples: ⠀⠀ 💧People of color have higher rates of chronic health conditions, making the virus more dangerous for them 💧Refugees are being evicted from asylum because of a lack of resources 💧Many experiencing homelessness can’t effectively quarantine or wash their hands ⠀⠀ Privilege looks a little different in times like this. Working from home, having fun with your kids, and spending more time on Netflix are so great and so fun! But those of us who are enjoying this privilege ought to remember those who can’t, and if you’re able to, lend a helping hand.☂️

A post shared by DANIELLE COKE (@ohhappydani) on Apr 1, 2020 at 3:15pm PDT