COVID-19 4/4

I Don’t Want to be Cassandra

“It’s just the flu,” they would tell me. These were people who had received higher education, some of whom even work in local hospitals.

Avevo Appena Fatto Ritorno a Casa Quando il Mio Paese fu Messo in Isolamento

Passavo da una notizia all'altra, da un'app all'altra, in un circolo vizioso e inarrestabile.

I Just Came Back Home When My Country Was Placed on Lockdown

I shifted from one news to another, from one app to another in an unstoppable vicious circle.

I was Regaining Control of My Life. Then COVID-19 Came.

Coming to grips with the loss of control is difficult for me, but I was making progress. Then, COVID-19 hit.

I'm Writing to Continue My Father's Legacy

When I got back to my car, I had a voicemail from my mom: “Call me back when you get this. Your dad is in the hospital.”

Blowing Away the Ivy Narrative

No way, this is a mistake. This email is probably directed to another Nicole. I’ll get a second email soon saying it was a mistake.

THE XYLOM