Written by Amy McMillian It was just your average day on Vancouver Island when suddenly we got hit with the dark curse. I was at my own house at the time. I was so angry and afraid because I didn’t want to leave, but I had to start packing to go to my parents’ home […]
It’s March 2020, and the news, social media, and our daily conversations begin to be consumed with information about this thing called COVID-19. Like a lot of parents, we made the cautious choice and pulled our children out of daycare. And as instructed by the Government we limited interactions with people to essential only, like […]
by Tara Leroux Hi, I want to tell you all about when I came from Terrace to live in Vancouver to make some new friends. It did not plan out very well for me. It’s like what I went through a long time ago in Terrace and here I am doing it all over. […]
Camille Marquis When COVID-19 self-isolation struck, it was a doozy. I felt mixed emotions happening in my body. My feelings where mad, sad, and disappointed. I guess you could say I was confused and I did not understand. Everything that I knew and loved was cancelled. My art, music, cooking classes, lunch with friends, work, […]
Written by Danielle Burns About Covid 19 virus. We don’t know a lot about it. A lot of people are on disability and need to apply for EI. It’s really affected seniors and people with a compromised immune system and people should stay at home as much as possible. Work is very important to me. […]
Written By: Ryan Coleman When I was first diagnosed with Schizophrenia, I never thought I would get married someday. It seemed so far out of reach. I went 14 years being single. Then one day I met Jennifer online. I knew right away she was different. She was so patient and kind. I can be […]
Written by Madeleine Wieczorek My name is Madeleine. I’ve lived independently at Chorus since it opened, however long that is. Before the pandemic, I worked at a seniors home in recreation. I love working with seniors because they can say whatever they want and not get in trouble. Also, they’re funny, and they love me. […]
Written By: Joan Pope I am Mrs. Pope, I’m 75 and I’ve lived on my own for a long time. I wished for things that maybe would help me and found Semiahmoo House. I have worked with Semiahmoo House Society since I was 67 and I’ve learned a lot, including how to make things. I […]
Submitted by Kyle Youmans Over the past several months, I have avoided the COVID-19 virus by washing my hands a lot, using sanitizer, wearing a mask and gloves when I go for walks and not going to grocery stores much. In addition, Darryl Harrand, the Chair of the Okanagan Self-Advocate Group and I, the […]
Written by: Krista Milne Hi, my name is Krista Milne. I am a member of SAS and I live at Chorus. I am telling you my story about COVID-19 and how I am coping with it. Some days are a bit hard, some days are not. But I always have support if needed from […]
