Tag: Coronavirus

Self-Isolation in solidarity, we are stronger together
Essay, Living Invisibly

Self-Isolation in solidarity, we are stronger together

Social distancing has changed everyone’s lives. You may be feeling the strain of not being able to go about your life the way that you had. Isolation feels lonely for so many. Not having freedom to go and do the simple things feels constrictive. Globally, we are feeling alone. I’m sure that many of us are resentful of the pandemic and thinking could it really be that bad?

am immuno-compromised. Continue reading Self-Isolation in solidarity, we are stronger together

An immune deficient person’s take on the spread of the common cold and severe viruses
Essay, Living Invisibly

An immune deficient person’s take on the spread of the common cold and severe viruses

I don’t look like it, but my health kinda stinks. My immune system is crap. I’ll briefly explain a little about the immune system. There are four immunoglobulins, which are like the ammunition that white blood cells make to kill viruses and diseases. If you’re a medical doctor reading thing and I’ve got it wrong or there’s more too it, feel free to chime in. Anyway, these munitions, these immunoglobulins have specific tasks in specific areas of your body. They are called M, G, A, D, and E. I’m deficient in the first three. Continue reading An immune deficient person’s take on the spread of the common cold and severe viruses