69 68 I have a hearing impairment, somy work illustrates the frustration and despair I felt during this time, specifically my poem, The Mask. It’s been interesting hearing people’s experiences and responses. I remember many of the children (during the picnic and pop engagement session) saying how they missed school & their friends during lockdown. Likewise, parents were unanimous in saying they didn’t miss home schooling! My husband Craig has remindedme that “Gymnasti-Cat” came out of lockdown too. This was a story about my cats – Tommy wasn’t really Tommy - he was “Gymnasti-Cat: Super-sleuth and Hero”; Mr Bear was his able assistant. The villain was Boris the cat. I’ve since written another story of how “Gymnasti-Cat saves Christmas.” Debbie Nobbs CWA Collaboration group Yes my relationship with my family got stonger. My dad and sister live in liverpool so we don’t get to see them much and during lockdown we did the zoom quiz that everyone did at the time and we have carried on since which is lovely. I have spoke to them more this year than i have the previous 11 years I have lived here. Chloe, 2020 Has anything good come out of lockdown for you? I can not think of one thing. Anon, 2020 In my case the fridge is enemy no. 1 !! Diana H, 2020 Even during the darkest times, we are not alone; just look around you and see the beautiful world on your doorstep. Also, never be afraid to ask for help if you need it, however small you may think your problem is. ♥ Anon, 2020 Online survey, 2020/ 2021
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