Don’t Care Alone!

“Fear makes us feel our humanity.”   Benjamin Disraeli

If there is any truth at all to that quote, I’ve seen humanity on full display this past week, and if I’m honest, have experienced a lot of my own.  And what a Gift that has been!   

Gift?  

At the core of our humanity is the drive to connect with others, and with the need for physical distancing, we certainly need human connection more than ever.  We even more so need to connect with those who have a sense of what it is like to be a healthcare professional during this time. 

So this week, I would encourage you to regularly check-in with your PeerRx partner, perhaps even daily.  Share the emotions you are feeling and don’t you dare settle for “I’m fine.”  Specifically share:    

• Here’s some of the emotion that I’ve been experiencing regarding the COVID-19 pandemic.                     

• This is one specific thing you, as my PeerRx partner, can do to help support and/or encourage me THIS WEEK as we all navigate through these times together.            

And remember, particularly in times like this, no one should care alone, starting with yourself!