I can’t remember the last time I felt such a wave of pride and emotion wash over me like I did when our entire road, neighbourhood and greater communities stood outside and clapped and cheered, whistled, hooted and cheered for the NHS heroes! It was something so incredible to be a part of and the sense of unity, solidarity and togetherness blew me away. Especially we were safe in our little cocoons.
The NHS staff are real living heroes and champions putting their lives at risk for the wider population. There are so many brave stories where doctors and nurses have moved out of their family homes in order not to contaminate their own nearest and dearest, and are working non stop around the clock. It’s astounding. The commitment and compassion is priceless. The pure selflessness boggles me, I salute you all. Blessed we are!
It’s made me contemplate our roles and how at any instance all can change. From being a mum for example, your now a full time nursery school teacher, a chef, a laundromat, a counsellor, a fire fighter (figuratively) and so on. From being a office worker, you’re now bound by the walls of your house and having to manage kids, family, work and more. Our doctors and nurses who deal with certain medical preferences, are all becoming generalist caring specialists. Our linear roles which we all knew so well, in all areas, have been blown away and evolved almost instantly. We all have been pushed out of our comfort zones and are needing to dig deep for what our new role entails and how best to perform it effectively amongst this utter chaos and anxiety driven period were all encountering. Mind shift overload.
While the NHS are the real heroes, I do think credit needs to go to the mum heroes. Obviously in a different league. Us people who are now juggling more than ever before. I guess ensuring the entire household is fed, watered, clean and slept is a successful day. Our goal posts need to shift somewhat. Our self expectations of what perfection is need to be adjusted. Things are evolving and there’s many counterparts which need shuffling to a new normal. I’m trying to accept that through home schooling, kids activities via Zoom, online exercise, emotional insecurities, frustrations, allowing our partners to WFH as best as possible, we too are heroes in a sense. I know a lot of us mums just need a little boost of appreciation to keep us going, even if its a little clap within our four walls.
The frontline who are tackling the awful COVID-19 need a huge boost, and so do we I order to try carry on being the best mums we can possibly be. It’s all about acknowledgement and appreciations are the end of the day…