Dear Jennifer,

Must confess that starting May 1st, that the COVID-19 crisis started to get to me. Had gone a month trying to be independent of my 2 friends taking me shopping and I was forced to ask my youngest brother for help (I learned he had not gone to the grocery store for over a month, he orders instead. Thankfully, his wife shared how she does this). Last week, I requested my 2 friends help, and they came through for me. Am accepting help from the food bank, and they have been very kind to me. Have food stamps and money, the problem is I don't drive due to epilepsy. Buses and cabs are shut down.

Sadly, with little to distract me, I found myself stewing over my poor relationship with my 3 brothers and half brother.

Wish I could give you advice, but what I am doing is that I am taking online courses, webinars and I am on YouTube a lot.

Also, I really like the new TGGuide Zoom peer support group. Jennifer, please come back next Sunday. The updated link is on the post.

Focus on the people who care for and love you, like your Beloved. Don't drive her away. Ignore the turkeys.

Try to have something to look forward to do every day. Am trying to fill up my paper calendar and Google calendar (with reminders), because if it doesn't get written down, it gets forgotten!

You have real friends here at TGGuide. 

We are here for you.

Your friend,

Monica