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How is the coronavirus pandemic affecting your life right now? Tell us about your experiences, feelings, and thoughts.

<strong> This week was my mom's birthday </strong> so I went home to see her.<strong> She is now fully vaccinated</strong> and this was the<strong> first time I was able to see her without social distancing in a really long time</strong>. I was able to<strong> give her a big hug</strong> and<strong> eat next to her.</strong> After being worried about her health for the last year and unable to see her as I wanted,<strong> this was incredible. I felt so hopeful </strong>this week and I feel like this is finally coming to a close. I can't wait to be able to get my vaccine and start seeing my friends like I was able to see my mom. One interesting this I felt this week was nervous about things opening up again.<strong> I've been dating in COVID this year and have been able to use COVID as a good boundary setter. It's almost scary that I will soon have the possibility of seeing people non-social distanced again.</strong>