'With many households now debating their holiday plans, a large number of people will face the prospect of yet another holiday season on their own.'
at some point in their life. The holidays have always been a hard season for those without immediate family to spend it with, but the loneliness brought on by the pandemic adds another layer of difficulty to an already challenging time.“Are you still flying home?” “Is your family canceling Christmas?” “Can we do immediate family only?”
And yet, as someone who lived alone in the early days of the pandemic, I feel the anxiety and dread rising quickly with every new discussion. As I consider the shutdowns that are already spreading across my city, I of course think about those facing abusive relationships at home. I think about parents facing virtual learning. I think about children facing life on a screen again.
As omicron becomes part of our new reality, I can only hope that those who live alone or who are facing the prospect of a holiday season without family are able to find the bright spots of connection in an uncertain future. And that those who might feel most invisible are able to be seen.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
What We Know So Far About Omicron COVID Variant SymptomsWhen pinpointing Omicron COVID variant symptoms, here's what we know, according to the CDC and WHO.
Read more »
Jim Cramer says buy FAANG stocks and Microsoft as Covid omicron fears hit markets'As they get hit by the omicron weakness, you've got my blessing to buy all six,' the 'Mad Money' host said.
Read more »
Hospitals grapple with Omicron — and legal brawl over vaccinating staffMore than 60,000 patients are hospitalized with Covid-19, according to the CDC, and the numbers are climbing with the highly contagious Omicron strain surging across the country.
Read more »
Holiday Lockdowns Vs. No Restrictions: European Nations Take Varying Approaches To Tackling Omicron SurgeCovid-19 cases have surged to record levels across Europe in recent weeks fueled by the highly infectious omicron variant of the coronavirus.
Read more »
Global stocks buoyed by renewed risk appetite; oil reboundsWall Street recouped losses on Tuesday after a bruising session the previous day, with oil prices also gaining as investors sought riskier assets despite surging Omicron COVID-19 cases around the world.
Read more »