
With the way the world keeps turning:


The pandemic changed us all. It was grouling going through it because I just stayed home a lot when I was not working for doordash. I still stay home a lot, rather stay home then catch covid-19 because I already have a weak immune system. My head injury did that to me. So, when I am in public closed in spaces and someone is coughing I put on a mask. I always carry a mask with me now, if I am going to be at a store or someplace closed in. So basically, it has made me evaluate my surroundings and make sure there are no people coughing. Or else, I will put on a mask or move very quickly away from them.
I couldn’t believe it. During the covid-19 pandemic, it was winter time. I was taking a break from working with doordash. I had to use the restroom. So, I went to QT. I went inside their bathroom and caught the flu. It was horrible. Thank goodness it was not covid-19 because I could still breathe, but the next day. I just rested. I got better and resumed working with doordash. But, that’s a wake up call, to wear a mask in the bathroom at qt in the winter because it could have been covid-19 and I would have been sick longer, or even die. So, what I learned is always have a mask on me, no matter the season. If someone is coughing put it on right away because I can easily get covid-19 and I don’t want covid-19 on top of being disabled. That would be very bad. Even the flu is bad. If I can avoid getting anything. I will do it because I hate being sick. It is no fun.
Usually with me, if I get the flu. It usually turns into bronchitis which now I have a hard time breathing. My nose is stuffed up and I have phlegm in my throat. So, it is better that I wear a mask so I can alleviate getting sick all together.

What are your biggest challenges?
Everyone has challenges, such as disability, financial, social, educational, unemployment, mentally, etc. There are a lot more than I named, but my biggest challenge is my disability.
My disability affects everything I do. The way people see me. The job I can get. How much money I make. Since, I use one arm and walk with a limp, it is very easy to get looked over for some good opportunities. I still attempt to live through all that life has to offer me. I do not plan to give up on life; even though it gets hard because I still am living. I need to make the most of this life. Even though it is hard to be disabled. I have no plans to give up on life.
My depression is sometimes hard to handle. I have problems getting out of bed. I get up by eating an apple and drinking coffee, but the yogurt puts me back to sleep. That is another challenge of mine. Eating yogurt and going back to sleep. I probably need to drink more water and less caffeine.
I am depressed because I did not get any justice for this injury (shot in the head). My family let my cousin get away with shooting me in the head. I am pissed off, the cousin walks around like he did nothing wrong. He is like a cockroach in hiding. I don’t know where he is and my family keeps us apart. They think I will go ballistic on him, which I might because I don’t like being disabled.
My other challenge is finances. I am in a lot of debt. I have a degree, but since I am disabled it is hard for me to utilize it. Some people are afraid to hire me, when they see me walk in with a limp. One of these days, I will get a job with my degree, I just got to keep trying. I cannot give up on my degree. The challenges are all too real. Thank you for reading.